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1990 Aston Martin Virage Volante
The Aston Martin Virage Volante made its world premiere at the 1990 Birmingham Motor Show. The Virage coupe made its debut at the Birmingham Motor Show in 1988.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Aston Martin Virage
Aston Martin built the Virage in 1988–2012. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1990 Aston Martin Virage Volante to the 2012 Aston Martin Virage Volante. Body styles here: Coupé and Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1988–2012
- Brand from
- UK
- Body styles
- Coupé and Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 2 cars
How it changed
Power went from 330 hp in the 1990 Virage Volante to 497 hp in the 2012 Virage Volante. It got lighter along the way: 1,925 kg for the 1990 car, 1,890 kg for the 2012. The most powerful here is the 2012 Aston Martin Virage Volante at 497 hp (371 kW), more than 87% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2012 Aston Martin Virage Volante, in 4.6 s.
Every Virage in the catalog
2012 Aston Martin Virage Volante
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Virage Volante | 330 hp (246 kW) | 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) | 6.5 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,925 kg (4,244 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual | — |
| 2012 Virage Volante | 497 hp (371 kW) | 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) | 4.6 s | 186 mph (299 km/h) | 1,890 kg (4,167 lb) | 5.9 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 15 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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