Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 1 recorded run

Aston Martin V8 0–60 Times

The Aston Martin V8 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested Aston Martin V8 is the 1987 Aston Martin V8 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Aston Martin V8 is the 1987 Aston Martin V8 Coupe, which took 7.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Aston Martin V8 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.90 seconds at 92.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.80sec 1987 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 7.80sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 15.90sec @ 92.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.80sec 1987 Coupe
1987 Aston Martin V8

Across 1 verified run, the Aston Martin V8 ranges from 7.80 to 7.80 seconds 0–60, with a 7.80-second average.

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Aston Martin V8 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
Series 5 1978–1989 7.80s 7.80s — 1987 Coupe 1 The Series 5 generation (1978–1989) averaged 7.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1987 Coupe at 7.80 seconds. Output was 305 hp across 5.3L V8 configurations.
Series 5 1978–1989
Avg 0–60 7.80s
Fastest 7.80s
Tests 1
1987 Coupe
The Series 5 generation (1978–1989) averaged 7.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1987 Coupe at 7.80 seconds. Output was 305 hp across 5.3L V8 configurations.
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Aston Martin V8 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 test · 1 year

1987 Aston Martin V8

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1987 Aston Martin V8 Coupe
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
320 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,860 lbs
Power-to-Weight
12.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
8 C / 10 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
1987 Aston Martin V8 Coupe

How we verify Aston Martin V8 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Aston Martin V8 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Aston Martin V8 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Aston Martin V8 on record is the 1987 Aston Martin V8 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.80 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.90 seconds at 92.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Aston Martin V8 is the 1987 Aston Martin V8 Coupe, which takes 7.80 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, an Aston Martin V8 reaches 60 mph in 7.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.90 seconds at roughly 92.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Aston Martin V8 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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