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Aston Martin Vantage Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1969–1989) — First Generation

The first-generation Aston Martin Vantage arrived as the brand's compact, driver-focused sports car, offered as a fixed-roof Coupe and an open Cabrio sharing the same hand-built character and front-engined layout.

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Aston Martin Vantage Engines and Transmissions

Every Aston Martin Vantage engine here is gasoline-fuelled and naturally aspirated, mounted well back for balance and driving rear wheels through a transaxle. The powertrain rewards revs rather than low-speed shove, and transmission choices typically span a conventional manual or a paddle-operated automated gearbox, depending on the individual car.

Cabrio — Aston Martin Vantage Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Aston Martin Vantage Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
5.3 MTGasoline5340 cm³340 hp250 kWManualRWD
5.3 ATGasoline5340 cm³340 hp250 kWAutomaticRWD
5.3 ATGasoline5340 cm³375 hp276 kWAutomaticRWD
5.3 MTGasoline5340 cm³375 hp276 kWManualRWD

Coupe — Aston Martin Vantage Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Aston Martin Vantage Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
5.3 ATGasoline5340 cm³340 hp250 kWAutomaticRWD
5.3 MTGasoline5340 cm³340 hp250 kWManualRWD
5.3 MTGasoline5340 cm³375 hp276 kWManualRWD
5.3 ATGasoline5340 cm³375 hp276 kWAutomaticRWD

Aston Martin Vantage Dimensions

Cabrio — Aston Martin Vantage Dimensions

Cabrio Aston Martin Vantage Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
5.3 MT4585 mm1830 mm1330 mm2611 mm1815 kg140 mm
5.3 AT4585 mm1830 mm1330 mm2611 mm1815 kg140 mm
5.3 AT4585 mm1830 mm1330 mm2611 mm1815 kg140 mm
5.3 MT4585 mm1830 mm1330 mm2611 mm1815 kg140 mm

Coupe — Aston Martin Vantage Dimensions

Coupe Aston Martin Vantage Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
5.3 AT4585 mm1830 mm1330 mm2611 mmNot provided140 mm
5.3 MT4585 mm1830 mm1330 mm2611 mm1820 kg140 mm
5.3 MT4585 mm1830 mm1330 mm2611 mmNot provided140 mm
5.3 AT4585 mm1830 mm1330 mm2611 mmNot provided140 mm