Aston Martin V8 engine

Aston Martin has made a number of mechanically similar V8 engines over the years, since the first one used in the Aston Martin V8 in 1969.[3][4] They have been both naturally-aspirated and supercharged.

Not to be confused with Aston Martin V8.

Aston Martin V8 engine
Overview
ManufacturerAston Martin
Production1969–2000
Layout
Configuration90° V-8
Displacement5.3–6.3 L (323–384 cu in)
Cylinder bore3.94–4.06 in (100.1–103.1 mm)
Piston stroke3.35–3.74 in (85.1–95.0 mm)
Valvetrain32-valve, DOHC, two-valves per cylinder to four-valves per cylinder
Compression ratio9.5:1
Combustion
SuperchargerEaton Twin-Superchargers mechanically-driven
TurbochargerNaturally-aspirated
Garrett Twin-turbocharged (1979 Aston Martin Bulldog only)
Fuel systemCarburetor (1969–1990)
Fuel injection (1989–2000)
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output245–800 hp (183–597 kW)[1][2]
Torque output301–600 lb⋅ft (408–813 N⋅m)
Chronology
SuccessorAston Martin V12 engine

Background

The 1969–1972 Aston Martin DBS V8 coupe/convertible was Aston Martin's first V8 model. This engine was an all-aluminium construction with double overhead camshafts and was used in several models up until 2000 when the Virage model was discontinued.

Production of V8-engined Aston Martin cars resumed in 2005 with a new generation of the Vantage, powered by the Jaguar AJ-V8 naturally aspirated V8 engine.[5][6][7][8] Since 2016, Aston Martin has switched to the Mercedes-Benz M177 turbocharged V8 engine, beginning with the DB11 model.[9][10]

Applications

Road cars

Race cars

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