The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power to the rear wheels.
Powering the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a double overhead camshaft, 4.7 litre naturally aspirated dry-sumped 8 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 420 bhp (426 PS/313 kW) at 7000 rpm and 470 N·m (347 lb·ft/47.9 kgm) at 5750 rpm respectively. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type.
The engine powers the wheels through a 6 speed manual gearbox.
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