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AM V8's Vitals

Aston Martin has finally released the vital statistics for the gorgeous V8 Vantage. Its dry-sumped, 32-valve, 4.3-litre V8 puts out 380bhp at 7000rpm and 302lb ft of torque at 5000rpm. This, combined with a kerb weight of 1570kg, gives the smallest Aston a power-to-weight ratio of 245bhp per ton, just one point less than a 911 Carrera S. The sprint to 60mph is dispatched in a claimed 4.8sec (4.8 for the 911) and the top speed is 175mph (182). The front brakes are 355mm (330mm rear) ventilated and grooved st

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