1996→1999 Aston Martin V8 Coupe
In 1996 Aston Martin upgraded the Virage into the V8 Coupe. Included were new headlights with a triple arrangement on each side. The model was introduced at the 1996 Geneva Motor Show.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1996 – 1999 |
| built at | Newport Pagnell, England |
| price $ | $ 220,181 |
| engine | V8 |
| valvetrain | Quad Cam, 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 5340 cc / 325.9 in³ |
| compression | 9.75:1 |
| power | 260.0 kw / 348.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 65.3 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 178.82 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 500.0 nm / 368.8 ft lbs @ 4300 rpm |
| body / frame | Aluminum w/Steel Chassis |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | F 255/50ZR-18 |
| rear tires | R 255/50ZR-18 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 43.2 cm / 18.0 x 17.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 43.2 cm / 18.0 x 17.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 1950 kg / 4299 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2611 mm / 102.8 in |
| front track | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| rear track | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| length | 4750 mm / 187.0 in |
| width | 1950 mm / 76.8 in |
| height | 1330 mm / 52.4 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Auto |
| final drive | 4.09:1 |
| top speed | ~241.4 kph / 150.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.9 seconds |
