Doug DeMuro explains the weird quirks of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Video

 

Doug DeMuro explains the weird quirks of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Here are some of the odd quirks of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specs:

VEHICLE TYPE:front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 3-door coupe
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:$110,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 261 cu in, 4280cc
Power (SAE net):380 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 302 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 102.4 inLENGTH:172.6 in
Width: 73.5 inHEIGHT:49.4 in
CURB WEIGHT:3500 lb

PERFORMANCE RATINGS (MFR’S EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.5 sec
Top speed (drag limited): 175 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city driving: 13 mpg
EPA highway driving: 20 mpg