The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante is a rear wheel drive motor car, with the engine placed in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell designed by William Towns.
Its 8 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 5.3 litres. It produces power and torque figures of 400 bhp (406 PS/298 kW) at 6000 rpm and 529 Nm (390 lbft/53.9 kgm) at 5000 rpm respectively.
Power is supplied to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual transmission.
Top claimed speed is 264 km/h (164 mph).
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