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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Minicompact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas V8

Displacement

2.0L/121

4.7L/263

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300

420 @ 7300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

346 @ 5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.91

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3814 lbs

3770 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

5-Link

Independent double wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Trapezoidal Link

Independent double wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.6 x -TBD- in

15.0 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.8 x -TBD- in

13.0 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 8 in

19 x 8.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 8 in

19 x 9.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45R17

P235/40ZR19

Rear Tire Size

P245/45R17

P275/35ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

29 MPG

20 MPG

Cruising Range - City

354.90 mi

295.40 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

21 MPG

14 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

24 MPG

16 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

490.10 mi

422.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16.9 gal

21.1 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8

9.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.62

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.7 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

90 ft³

Front Head Room

38.8 in

Front Leg Room

41.3 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.5 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

37.4 in

Second Leg Room

35.2 in

Second Shoulder Room

54.3 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

110.6 in

102.4 in

Length, Overall

185.2 in

172.6 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

71.9 in

73.4 in

Height, Overall

56.5 in

50.0 in

Track Width, Front

61.6 in

Track Width, Rear

61.1 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

5.0 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.0L FSI I4 turbo-charged engine.

8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.

quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.

Front/rear locking differential.

5-link front suspension, tubular anti-roll bar.

Independent trapezoidal link rear suspension w/rigid subframe mount & anti-roll bar.

Servotronic pwr steering.

Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes.

Electromechanical parking brake.

Tool kit

4.7L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine -inc: resonance induction system, variable inlet camshaft timing.

Electro-hydraulic 6-speed Sportshift automatic transmission -inc: steering column mounted paddle shifters, comfort mode, auto drive mode.

Limited slip differential.

3.91 rear axle ratio.

Rear wheel drive.

Push-button ignition w/clear glass button.

Battery disconnect switch.

4-wheel double wishbone independent suspension w/coil springs -inc: aluminum dampers.

Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes -inc: radial-mounted 4-piston monobloc calipers.

Positive torque control.

Stainless steel exhaust w/active bypass valves.

Cruise control

EXTERIOR

17" 10-spoke star-design alloy wheels.

P245/45R17 all-season tires.

Space saving spare tire.

Deep tint panorama sunroof w/slide/tilt functions -inc: fixed rear sunroof.

Anodized aluminum roof rails.

Fog lamps.

Automatic halogen headlamps.

headlamp washing system.

Variable-intermittent rain sensing wipers.

Heated windshield washer nozzles.

Pwr adjustable heated side mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

3-blink touch-to-pass turn signals

19" x 8.5" front/19" x 9.5" rear aluminum wheels.

P235/40ZR19 Bridgestone Potenza front tires.

P275/35ZR19 Bridgestone Potenza rear tires.

Soft convertible top w/rear glass window.

Body color front/rear bumpers.

Body-side moldings.

N420 sill design.

Projector beam halogen headlights.

LED indicators, side lamps & brake lights.

Clear tail lamps.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers

ENTERTAINMENT

Audi premium AM/FM/MP3 sound system -inc: single-CD player, aux input, SD card slot, speed dependent volume control, (10) speakers, 180 watt amplifier.

SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 3-month complimentary service

AM/FM/MP3/WMA/WAF stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: USB input, iPod integration.

160W Aston Martin sound system.

Bluetooth phone prep

INTERIOR

Leather seating surfaces.

12-way pwr driver & 8-way pwr passenger front seats.

60/40 split folding rear seat back w/pass-trough & armrest.

Front seatback storage nets.

Adjustable height folding front center armrest w/(2) cupholders.

Dual rear cupholders.

Front & rear floor mats.

4-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel -inc: audio controls, Bluetooth controls.

Tilt & telescoping manually adjustable steering column.

Leather wrapped shift knob.

Backlit instrument cluster w/automatic brightness control, digital trip odometer & service interval indicator.

Pwr windows w/one-touch up & down, pinch protection.

Pwr central locking system.

Keyless entry.

Cruise control.

Alarm system w/engine immobilizer.

Single-zone climate control.

Alu-optic air vent surrounding.

Rear window defogger.

Lockable glovebox.

Ashtray w/lighter.

12V pwr outlet.

Aluminum hologram decorative inlays.

Aluminum door sill inserts.

Dual illuminated vanity mirrors.

(4) assist handles.

Front map lights in overhead console.

Red ambient LED lighting in overhead console

Pwr sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar.

Full-grain leather seat trim.

Memory seats & mirrors.

Center armrest w/storage & cup holder.

Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering column.

Black Alcantara wrapped steering wheel.

Glass & polished stainless steel Emotion Control Unit (ECU) engine starting system.

Aluminum-faced organic electroluminescent instrumentation -inc: trip computer.

Front floor mats.

Pwr windows.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry w/trunk release.

Premium alarm system -inc: tilt & volumetric sensors.

Air conditioning w/automatic temp control.

Rear window defogger.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Microspin alloy facia trim & iridium center console finish.

LED map lights.

Driver/passenger visor vanity mirrors

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brake system w/electronic brake force distribution.

Brake assist.

Electronic stabilization program.

Impact protection -inc: reinforced high strength steel/aluminum crossmembers, reinforced bumpers, rigid occupant cell.

Daytime running lamps.

Next generation front airbags w/dual-threshold deployment & passenger sensor.

Front seat mounted side airbags.

Front & rear head curtain airbags.

3-point height adjustable front seatbelts w/force limiters & automatic pretensioning.

3-point rear seatbelts w/force limiters.

Rear door child safety locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

LATCH provisions in rear seats

4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/electronic brakeforce distribution & emergency brake assist.

Traction control.

Dynamic stability control.

Positive torque control (PTC).

Battery disconnect switch.

Side impact door beams.

Integrated rollover bars -inc: roll-over sensors.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags.

Side impact airbags.

Passenger air bag on/off switch.

Tire pressure monitor system.

Parking assist reversing sensors.

Front parking sensors

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Maintenance Years:
1.

Maintenance Miles/km:
5,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
100,000.

Drivetrain Years:
3.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
10.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
2.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
100,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V389000.

Mfg's Report Date:
June 21, 2017.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
315.

Summary:
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles. The affected vehicles received updated transmission and engine control software which may conflict with the pre-existing clutch settings and may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, or enable clutch protection mode which give abrupt gear shifts..

Consequence:
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall clutch system software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0022..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Not Applicable.

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
9.9%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
and Side Pole Rating Note: These ratings are applicable to vehicles with side curtains in the front and rear seats and torso/pelvis side air bags in the front seats.

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