Aston Martin Top Speed

V8 vantage roadster (2005)

280.00 km/h

or 173.98 mp/h

General information
BrandAston Martin
Model V8 Vantage
Generation V8 Vantage Roadster (2005)
Modification (Engine) 4.3 i V8 32V (385 Hp)
Start of production 2006 year
End of production 2008 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg16.81 UK mpg5.95 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg23.94 UK mpg8.47 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.8 sec
Maximum speed 280 km/h 173.98 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.1 kg/Hp, 245.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.8 kg/Nm, 261.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 385 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power per litre 89.9 Hp/l
Torque 410 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 302.4 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4281 cm3 261.24 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1570 kg 3461.26 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 300 l 10.59 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4383 mm 172.56 in.
Width 1866 mm 73.46 in.
Height 1255 mm 49.41 in.
Wheelbase 2600 mm 102.36 in.
Front track 1568 mm 61.73 in.
Rear (Back) track 1562 mm 61.5 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.1 m 36.42 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 235/45 R18; 275/40 R18
Wheel rims size8.5J X 18