These are standard specifications for the 1978 Aston Martin V8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual ZF , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Chassis # V8/11719/LCAV
Engine # V/540/1719/V
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Chassis # V8/11904/LCA
Engine # V/540/1904/S
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Chassis # V8/11900/LCAV
Engine # V/540/1900/LFM
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Chassis # V8/11714/LCAS
Engine # V/540/1714/S
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body panels over steel super structure, i |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1985 |
| Price : | $52,245-$71,840 |
| Weight : | 3805 lbs | 1725.919 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 1978 : | 280 |
| V8 Series IV Production (1978-1985) : | 291 |
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 | |
| Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 262 |
Dimension(s)
Fastback Coupe
Chassis # V8/11719/LCAV
Engine # V/540/1719/V
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Chassis # V8/11904/LCA
Engine # V/540/1904/S
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Chassis # V8/11900/LCAV
Engine # V/540/1900/LFM
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Chassis # V8/11714/LCAS
Engine # V/540/1714/S
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| Fuel Capacity : | 25.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 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. |
Vantage Fastback Coupe
| Price : | $55,700 |
| Weight : | 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 25.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 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. |
Volante Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $71,840 |
| Weight : | 3950 lbs | 1791.69 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 25.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 193.8 in | 4923 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 arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : DeDion axle with Watt linkage, trailing arms and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | GR70x15 |
| Wheels : | Cast alloy |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 235/70VR15 |
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Aston Martin V8 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Aston Martin V8?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1978 Aston Martin V8 has a wheelbase size of 102.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1978 Aston Martin V8 has a length of 193.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1978 Aston Martin V8 has a width of 72.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Aston Martin V8 cost when new?A: The 1978 Aston Martin V8 cost approximately $52,245 to $71,840 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Aston Martin V8? A: The 1978 Aston Martin V8 was offered as a Fastback Coupe, Vantage Fastback Coupe, Volante Convertible Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1978 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1978 Aston Martin V8 had GR70x15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1978 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1978 Aston Martin V8 had Cast alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Aston Martin produce in 1978? A: Aston Martin produced 280 automobiles in 1978.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 1978 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1978 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 1978 Aston Martin V8 have? A: The 1978 Aston Martin V8 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual ZF, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite.