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V8 Series 2 (1972-1973)

Short-lived Series 2 of the V8 saloon, 288 built.

Still being researched: identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

Aston Martin V8 Series 2 (1972-1973) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Aston Martin V8 Series 2 (1972-1973) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC BY 2.0
?ProductionNot yet verified
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
Not yet verified
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
90 degree DOHC V8 · 5,340 cc / 5.3 LFactory: 5,340 cc
Power
Not yet verified
Top speed
235 km/hFactory: 146 mph · converted
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

Series 2 cars, from 1973, used Weber downdraft carburettors in place of the fuel injection of series 1. The manufacturer says the change improved torque and met US regulations.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed Production figure not yet verified.
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

No production figures recorded yet.

History

Aston Martin's heritage page records that the V8 saloon was built from April 1972 to October 1989 in five series. Series 2 cars from 1973 were fitted with Weber downdraft 42DCNF carburettors, replacing the fuel injection of the Series 1, which improved torque and met the US emission rules.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard V8 Series 2 (1972-1973).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
Layout90 degree DOHC V81Page covers the AMV8 saloon as a whole, not Series 2 only.
Displacement 5,340 cc / 5.3 LFactory: 5,340 cc1
BoreNot yet verified
StrokeNot yet verified
Compression ratioNot yet verified
Fuel systemWeber 42DCNF downdraft carburettors (from 1973)1
PowerNot yet verified
Power atNot yet verified
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox5-speed ZF manual or 3-speed Chrysler automatic1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
Gears51Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
Driven wheelsNot yet verified

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionIndependent wishbones with anti-roll bar, coil springs and telescopic dampers1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
Rear suspensionDe Dion tube with Watts linkage and trailing links, coil springs and telescopic dampers1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
BrakesFour ventilated discs, inboard at the rear; servo-assisted, independent hydraulic circuits1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 261 cmFactory: 261 cm1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
Length 470 cmFactory: 470 cm1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
Width 183 cmFactory: 183 cm1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
Height 133 cmFactory: 133 cm1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 1,818 kgFactory: 4,008 lb · converted1AMV8 saloon figure from the heritage page.
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 235 km/hFactory: 146 mph · converted1AMV8 saloon figure from the heritage page.
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
0–60 mph 6.6 s1Base AMV8 Saloon figure from the heritage page; the page gives no series-specific value for this entry.
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    AMV8 1972 to 1989 (Heritage Cars), archived Aston Martin heritage page Level C Aston Martin · 2009-12-18
    • 90 degree DOHC V8, 5340cc
    • In 1973, series 2 cars were fitted with Weber downdraft 42DCNF Carburettors
    • Transmission: 5 speed ZF manual or 3 speed Chrysler Automatic
    • 5 speed ZF manual or 3 speed Chrysler Automatic
    • Independent wishbone suspension incorporating an anti-roll bar
    • De-Dion tube, Watts linkage and trailing links
    • Four ventilated discs, inboard mounted at the rear.
    • Wheelbase: 8' 6 3/4'' (261cm)
    • Overall length: 15' 9'' (470cm)
    • Width: 6' (183cm)
    • Height: 4' 4'' (133cm)
    • Weight: 4008lb (1818kg)
    • Top Speed: 146 mph
    • 0-60 mph 6.6 secs
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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