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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Front : Upper/lower control ar and anti-roll barms, coil springs Rear : De Dion axle with Watt linkage, trailing arms adn coil springs |
Steering | |
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Rack and Pinion |
Tires / Wheels | |
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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.