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Aston Martin Virage Volante 6.3 (507 Hp)
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Aston Martin Virage:
The Aston Martin Virage is an automobile produced by British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin as a replacement for its V8 models. Introduced at the Birmingham Motor Show in 1988, it was joined by the high-performance Vantage in 1993, after which the name of the base model was changed to V8 Coupe in 1996.
The V8-powered model was intended as the company's flagship model, with the 6-cylinder DB7, introduced in 1994, positioned below it as an entry-level model. Although the DB7 became available with a V12 engine and claimed a performance advantage, the Virage remained the exclusive, expensive and hand-built flagship of the Aston Martin range. It was replaced in 2000 with the Vanquish. By the end of the 2000 model year, 1,050 cars in total had been produced. The V8 Vantage name reappeared on a new entry-level model in 2005....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Volante Overview:
Aston Martin Virage (Volante). A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
6.3 (507 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An incredibly potent engine for its time, offering supercar-level acceleration and a thrilling, muscular V8 soundtrack. This rare 6.3-liter variant transforms the Volante into a true performance grand tourer.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is extremely poor, expected for a large displacement, high-performance V8 from this era. Owners prioritize performance over efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exquisite handcrafted luxury and classic British design
- • Powerful and characterful V8 engines, especially the rare 6.3L
- • Exclusive and prestigious ownership experience
- • Open-top grand touring comfort and style
- • Potential for collector appreciation
Cons:
- • Very high running and maintenance costs
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Poor fuel economy across all engine variants
- • Limited availability of parts and specialized servicing
- • Performance and handling can feel dated compared to modern sports cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Vantage: 1988 - 1992).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | Virage |
| Generation: | Volante |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.3 (507 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 507 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Virage. How does it handle on the road?