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    Aston Martin Vantage Base (1998) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1998 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 $727,173 before on-road costs.

    This Aston Martin Vantage is powered by a 5.3L 8-cylinder engine that has 410 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 760 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission.

    The Aston Martin Vantage measures 1320mm (52.0 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 2065kg (4552.5 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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    Power to Weight
    198.55 kW/t
    110.82 kW/t
    200 kW/t
    Boot Space
    317 litres
    88 litres
    320 litres
    Price
    $727,173
    $183,900
    $727,173
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 - 8 years
    1 year
    8 years

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    Dimensions

    4,745 mm
    1,944 mm
    1,320 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,745 mm
    Overall Width1,944 mm
    Overall Height1,320 mm
    Wheelbase2,611 mm
    Turning Circle11,900 mm
    Load Capacity280 mm

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    Base

    5.3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Compressor

    Compressor: Supercharger
    Intercooler Compressor: yes
    Number of Compressors: 2

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 100
    Engine (cc): 5340
    Compression Ratio: 8.2
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 5.3
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 85
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 27.2
    Capacity (L): 103

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Gauge

    Oil Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 300
    Maximum Speed (mph): 186

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 558
    Maximum Power (kW): 410
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 562
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 760
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 285
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 10
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10

    Body Style

    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy

    Spoiler

    Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
    Location: Front

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 317

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
    Front Track (in): 60.9
    Front Track (mm): 1548
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
    Overall Height (in): 52
    Overall Height (mm): 1320
    Overall Length (in): 186.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4745
    Overall Width (in): 76.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1944
    Rear Track (in): 62
    Rear Track (mm): 1576
    Wheelbase (in): 102.8
    Wheelbase (mm): 2611

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Twin
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2345
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5170
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2065
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4553

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Disc Player

    Capacity: 6

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Electric

    Vanity Mirror

    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
    Material: Leather

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Lidded
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: 3
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Anti-Lift: yes
    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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