A 'big bore' after-market option was also available from Works Service, with 50 mm carbs (instead of 48 mm) and straight-through exhaust system giving 432 hp (the same engine as fitted to the limited-edition V8 Zagato. The 1986–1989 580 'X-Pack' was a further upgrade, with Cosworth pistons and Nimrod racing-type heads producing 403 hp. The grille area was also closed off, with twin driving lights inserted and a spoiler added to the bootlid.ġ986 V8 Vantage Volante (USA Specification) One of the most noticeable features was the closed-off hood bulge rather than the open scoop found on the normal V8. This line was produced, with some running changes, until 1989. The Oscar India version also received a slight increase in power, to 390 bhp (291 kW). The wooden dashboard did find its way back into the Vantage during the eighties, giving a more luxurious appearance. Inside, a black leather-covered dash replaced the previous walnut. The Oscar India (for 1 October, the date of introduction) version, introduced in late 1978, featured an integrated tea-tray spoiler and smoother bonnet bulge. 38 of these were built (plus 13 "Cosmetics" for the US).
#Aston martin vantage volante series
The first series equipped with four 48IDF2/100 Weber carburetors produced 390 bhp (395 PS 291 kW) (estimated) at 5800 rpm and 406 lb⋅ft (550 N⋅m) at 4500 rpm of torque, and series specific details such as a blanked bonnet vent and a separate rear spoiler. Straight-line performance was the best of the day, with acceleration from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds, one-tenth of a second quicker than the Ferrari Daytona. Its engine was shared with the Lagonda, but it used high-performance camshafts, increased compression ratio, larger inlet valves and bigger carburettors mounted on new manifolds for increased output.
It was hailed at its 1977 introduction as "Britain's First Supercar" for its 170 mph (270 km/h) top speed. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a British grand tourer, a higher performance version of the Aston Martin V8. 1976 model year Cosmetic Vantage at the Concours d'Elegance in Greenwich, Connecticut
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