These are standard specifications for the 1979 Aston Martin V8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual ZF , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1985 |
| Price : | $52,245-$71,840 |
| Weight : | 3790 lbs | 1719.115 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1978 Birmingham |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5340 cc | 325.9 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 350 HP (257.6 KW) |
| Torque : | 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| 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 |
| 4 Weber Dual-choke carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5340 cc | 325.9 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 400 BHP (294.4 KW) |
| Torque : | 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| 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
| Total Aston Martin Production for 1979 : | 266 |
| V8 Series IV Production (1978-1985) : | 291 |
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 | |
| Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 262 |
Handling
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Aston Martin V8 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Aston Martin V8?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1979 Aston Martin V8 has a wheelbase size of 102.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1979 Aston Martin V8 has a length of 183.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1979 Aston Martin V8 has a width of 72.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Aston Martin V8 cost when new?A: The 1979 Aston Martin V8 cost approximately $52,245 to $71,840 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1979 Aston Martin V8 was offered as a Fastback Coupe, Vantage Fastback Coupe, Volante Convertible Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Aston Martin produce in 1979? A: Aston Martin produced 266 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many V8 Series IV were produced? A: Aston Martin produced 291 examples of the V8 Series IV from 1978 to 1985.Q: What engines did the 1979 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1979 Aston Martin V8 had the following engine options: V 8 (5340 cc | 325.9 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5340 cc | 325.9 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 400 BHP (294.4 KW) and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1979 Aston Martin V8 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual ZF, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite.