V8 Coupe and LWB Volante

Production dates; 1996 - 2000

V8 Coupe 1996 - 2000, Introduced as a development of the original Virage, powered by the 32-valve 5.3 litre V8 with an increased output of 349 bhp. Styling followed that of the more powerful Vantage but no bonnet vents and narrower wheels were the major changes. The V8 Coupe sported new six spoke alloy wheels, a mesh radiator grille and air intakes and auxillary lamps in the front spoiler presenting an elegant but purposeful aerodynamic stance.

Specification
Engine:

All alloy quad cam 32 valve V8, 5340cc. producing 349bhp @ 6000rpm, 369 lb.ft @ 4300rpm.

Fuel system: Weber Alpha Plus engine management system with fully catalysed exhaust system.

Transmission: Four speed automatic with electronic Sport and Touring modes coupled to a Limited slip differential, ratio 4.09:1

Suspension:
Front - Independent double wishbone, co-axial spring damper units with anti-roll bar.
Rear - De Dion axle located by longitudinal radius arms & transverse Watt's linkage, co-axial spring damper units.

Brakes: Ventilated front discs with AP racing four pot calipers, Ventilated rear discs with sliding aluminium calipers.

Dimensions:
Height 1320mm, Width 1918mm, Length 4745mm, Wheelbase 2611mm, Kerb weight 1950kg.

LWB Volante 1997 - 2000, Unveiled at the 1997 London Motor Show, the V8 Volante replaced the Virage Volante and mimicked the style and mechanics of the V8 Coupe. This elegant convertible benefited from 200mm extra leg room making it a proper 2+2. The LWB version can be identified by an air vent style indent in the panel in front of the rear wheels. Power was supplied by the 349bhp V8 Engine.

Specification
Engine:

All alloy quad cam 32 valve V8, 5340cc. producing 349bhp @ 6000rpm, 369 lb.ft @ 4300rpm.

Fuel system: Alpha Plus engine management system with fully catalysed exhaust system.

Transmission: Four speed automatic with electronic Sport and Touring modes coupled to a Limited slip differential, ratio 4.09:1

Suspension:
Front - Independent double wishbone, co-axial spring damper units with anti-roll bar.
Rear - De Dion axle located by longitudinal radius arms & transverse Watt's linkage, co-axial spring damper units.

Brakes: Ventilated front discs with AP racing four pot calipers, Ventilated rear discs with sliding aluminium calipers.

Dimensions:
Height 1380mm, Width 1918mm, Length 4945mm, Wheelbase 2811mm, Kerb weight 2050kg.

Production figures;
101 V8 Coupe
64 LWB Volante