Aston Martin Vantage Base (1997) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 1997 Aston Martin Vantage Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Aston Martin Vantage is regarded as a Super Sports built in Great Britain with prices starting at $547,000 before on-road costs.
This Aston Martin Vantage is powered by a 5.3L 8-cylinder engine that has 410 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 745 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission.
The Aston Martin Vantage measures 1330mm (52.4 inches) in height, 4745mm (186.8 inches) in length, 1944mm (76.5 inches) in width with a 2611mm (102.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1990kg (4387.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Vantage Base comes standard with 285/45 R18 front tyres and 285/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,745 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,944 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,330 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 355 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Compressor
Compressor: Supercharger
Compressor Number Of: 2
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 5.3
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 5340
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Bore: 100
Engine Stroke: 85
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 105
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 27.7
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Oil Temperature
Oil Temperature Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 300
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 186
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 410
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 558
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 745
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 550
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 285
Wheels Tire Front Width: 285
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 10.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 10.5
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 317
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 11.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 52.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1330
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2611
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 102.8
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 76.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1944
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 186.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4745
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1576
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1548
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11900
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Quad
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4387
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1990
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2345
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5170
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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