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Doug DeMuro – Porsche 911 Turbo vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Video

Doug DeMuro – Porsche 911 Turbo vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Video

Doug DeMuro - Porsche 911 Turbo vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2)

Doug DeMuro comparing a 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo to my 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Specs:

BASE PRICE: $130,000

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 220 cu in, 3600cc
Power (SAE net): 473 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 502 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manumatic shifting, 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 92.5 in
Length: 175.6 in
Width: 72.9 in Height: 51.6 in
Curb weight: 3400 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6-3.7 sec
Standing ΒΌ-mile: 11.9-12.0 sec
Top speed (mfr’s est, drag limited): 193 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 15/24 mpg

 

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specs:

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $110,000
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 261 cu in, 4280cc
Power (SAE net):380 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 302 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 102.4 in Length: 172.6 in
Width: 73.5 in Height: 49.4 in
Curb weight: 3500 lb
PERFORMANCE RATINGS (MFR’S EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.5 sec
Top speed (drag limited): 175 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city driving: 13 mpg
EPA highway driving: 20 mpg