1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Base
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Photo: 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage fr by Herranderssvensson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1985 Aston Martin Vantage V8 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1989 Aston Martin Vantage V580 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Aston Martin Vantage OI interior at Autosport Designs by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the V8 Vantage (1977) (1977–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage fr by Herranderssvensson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Aston Martin Vantage V8 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Aston Martin Vantage V580 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Aston Martin Vantage OI interior at Autosport Designs by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Base is a 5.3-liter V8 with rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.3L DOHC V8, four Weber 42DCNF carburetors |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve (2 valves/cylinder) |
| Bore and Stroke | 100 x 85 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 72.01 in |
| Height | 52.24 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.76 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.