ASTON MARTIN AM v8

[T88TurboStang]

Anyone got more info, and pics on this car.

I saw one on the freeway the other day, have to be the most sexiest and classiest car in the WORLD...i have never seen anythin gbetter!!!

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Moinsen

Ey, pics from World Dealer Conference:

[rage1128]

Are those pics of the AM V8? It looks like it, but the license plate says V8 Vantage on it... Also, does anyone know a price of the AM V8? I heard that it was meant to compete with cars like the Carrera but supposedly it's in the price range of a Continental GT or Gallardo.

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Moinsen

Yes, this is the one and only AM V8. No other model.

The price in Europe is near by 100.000 EUR.

The Gallardo cost 145.000 EUR +/- - the Continental GT cost 150.000 EUR and more.

[LateNightCable]

In keeping with it's competition, the AM V8 would be less than $100,000. Any car expected to be a reletively high volume money maker would be.

Personally, I can understand the appeal of the Aston style, very sleek and shark-like. But on the other hand, it just seems so played out, and very formulaic. It's sexy compared to most cars, but there is something not there. It's like a glorified S2000/Z-Car. Does anyone know what I mean?

[mv]

And here comes the official info :

ENGINE:

All alloy quad overhead camshaft 32 valve, 4.3 litre V8. Variable Inlet Camshaft Timing. Dry sump lubrication system. Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves. Front-mid mounted engine. Rear wheel drive

Maximum Power:

283kW (380 bhp) @ 7000 rpm

Maximum Torque:

410 Nm (302 Ib.ft) @ 5000 rpm

Maximum Speed:

280 km/h (175 mph)

Acceleration:

0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds

0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds

Bore: 89mm (3.504 in)

Stroke: 86mm (3.386 in)

BODY:

Two door style with tailgate and 2+0 seating. Bonded aluminium structure, Aluminium alloy, steel, composite, and magnesium alloy body. Extruded aluminium side impact bars Halogen projector headlamps, LED rear lamps.

STEERING:

Rack and pinion power assisted steering. Column reach and tilt adjust.

TRANSMISSION:

Rear mid-mounted 6 speed Graziano manual gearbox. Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre prop-shaft. Limited slip differential.

Gear Ratios:

1st 3.154

2nd 1.974

3rd 1.435

4th 1.148

5th 0.935

6th 0.775

Final Drive Ratio 3.909:1

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:

Length:

4383 mm (172.5 inches)

Width:

1866 mm (73.5 inches)

(excluding mirrors)

2022 mm (79.6 inches)

(including mirrors)

Height:

1255 mm (49.4 inches)

Wheelbase:

2600 mm (102.4 inches)

Front Track:

1568 mm (61.7 inches)

Rear Track:

1562 mm (61.5 inches)

Turning Circle: (Kerb to Kerb)

11.1 m (36 feet 5 inches)

Boot capacity:

300 litres (10.6 cu.ft)

Fuel capacity:

77 litres (16.8 UK Gal / 20.2 US Gal)

Kerb Weight:

1570kgs (3461 Ib)

SUSPENSION

Independent double aluminium wishbones, coil over aluminium monotube dampers, Front and rear anti-roll bars.

[djfux69]

oh man... ill smoke one looks sexy, but i cant beleive its that slow. i have faster accel, more utlity,and higher top speed. im assuming it handles better, and brakes better..... but those arent facts.

still, id buy one if i had money to throw away... but it wouldnt be my first choice in that price range.

[dead58]

I wouldnt really call it slow! But they purposely had to make it slower than the DB9 so not to encroach on the DB9's sales. it does handle better - and that car sounds pure amazing.