These are standard specifications for the 1981 Aston Martin V8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual ZF , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Chassis # V8/VOL/12330
Engine # V/580/2330/V
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1985 |
| Price : | $96,010 |
| Weight : | 4105 lbs | 1861.997 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1978 Birmingham |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 5.9 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 170 mph | 273.53 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5340 cc | 325.9 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 263 BHP (193.568 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 292 Ft-Lbs (396 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
| 4 Weber Dual-choke carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5340 cc | 325.9 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 406 HP (298.816 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
5 Manual ZF , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| V8 Series IV Production (1978-1985) : | 291 |
| Total 1981 V8 production : | 149 |
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 | |
| FastBack Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 149 |
Dimension(s)
FastBack Coupe
Chassis # V8/VOL/12330
Engine # V/580/2330/V
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| Fuel Capacity : | 27.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 183.8 in | 4669 mm. |
| Width : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Height : | 52.5 in | 1334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.8 in | 2611 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower control ar and anti-roll barms, coil springs Rear : De Dion axle with Watt linkage, trailing arms adn coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | GR70 x 15 |
| Wheels : | Cast alloy |
1981 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,660 |
| Avg. Home : | $96,240 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.25 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1981 Aston Martin V8 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Aston Martin V8?
Q: How fast is the 1981 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 has a top speed of 170 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 has a wheelbase size of 102.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 has a length of 183.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 has a width of 72.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1981 Aston Martin V8 cost when new?A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 had a base price of approximately $96,010 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1981 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 was a FastBack Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1981 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 had GR70 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1981 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 had Cast alloy wheels.Q: How many V8 Series IV were produced? A: Aston Martin produced 291 examples of the V8 Series IV from 1978 to 1985.Q: How many 1981 V8s were produced? A: Aston Martin produced 149 examples of the V8 in 1981.Q: What engines did the 1981 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 had the following engine options: V 8 (5340 cc | 325.9 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 263 BHP (193.568 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 292 Ft-Lbs (396 NM) @ 4500 RPM V 8 (5340 cc | 325.9 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 406 HP (298.816 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1981 Aston Martin V8 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual ZF, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite.