Aston Martin Vantage V8 Vantage
The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Vantage (1984–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States.
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,380–4,390 mm RDW | 4,380 mm TC | – |
| Width | 1,870 mm RDW | 1,870 mm TC | – |
| Height | 1,250–1,270 mm RDW | 1,260 mm TC | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm RDW | 2,600 mm TC | – |
| Front track | 1,570–1,574 mm ASTRA | 1,570 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,560–1,593 mm ASTRA | 1,590 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,585–1,685 kg RDW | 1,630–1,710 kg TC | 1,510–1,745 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,685–1,785 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,890–2,005 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 198 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,237 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 77–80 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 280–305 km/h RDW | – | 280–330 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | – | 3.7–5.0 s |
| Torque | 190–630 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/40R19, 275/35R19, 285/35R19, 245/40R19
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 95.4% (94.6–96.2) | 86.4% | 2,716 |
| 9–12 years | 93.8% (92.9–94.5) | 77.9% | 3,793 |
| 13 years and older | 92.9% (92.4–93.4) | 69.2% | 10,630 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 12.9% | 30.7% |
| Brakes | 9.3% | 32.0% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.5% | 23.1% |
| Suspension | 3.6% | 33.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% | 12.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 3.1% | 10.2% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
19 complaints for model years 2006–2017. 3 crashes · 3 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 6 versions of the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Vantage
United States 6 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1989(GUZZLER) (GUZZLER) · (GUZZLER) | 5.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA | 614 g/km |
| 1987–1989(GUZZLER) (GUZZLER) · (GUZZLER) | 5.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA | 614 g/km |
| 1985(GUZZLER) CA model · (GUZZLER) | 5.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 8 MPG (29.4 L/100 km) EPA | 690 g/km |
| 1985(GUZZLER) CA model · (GUZZLER) | 5.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 8 MPG (29.4 L/100 km) EPA | 690 g/km |
| 1984(GUZZLER) · (GUZZLER) CA model | 5.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA | 614 g/km |
| 1984(GUZZLER) · (GUZZLER) CA model | 5.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 8 MPG (29.4 L/100 km) EPA | 690 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.