Performance Review: Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 4 5.3L V8 - [1987]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin Lagonda Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 4 5.3L V8 is the 3 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1987. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Porsche 959 Turbo and the 1987 Ferrari F40 2.9 V8.This particular Aston-Martin Lagonda has a 5341cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Lagonda shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Lagonda's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2095 kgs (4618 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 4 5.3L V8 in the same weight category as the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin Lagonda shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 5341cc 16V V8 engine produces 305 bhp (227 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 320 lb-ft (433.8 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin Lagonda you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1989 Mercedes SL Class 500SL R129 (170.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin Lagonda.

The Aston-Martin Lagonda has a Power to weight ratio of 145.5 bhp per ton and 152.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 Lagonda competing with the 1989 Mercedes SL Class 500SL R129 (170.4 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 Turbo (170.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin Lagonda generating around 152.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1993 Toyota MR2 Mk2 Turbo Rev 3 (177.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Audi A4 S4 4.2 Quattro (177.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.1 secs, this made the Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 4 5.3L V8 as fast as the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo (8.80 secs) the the 2002 Toyota Camry 3.0 V6 (8.80 secs) the or the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX (8.80 secs). This Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 4 5.3L V8 is also faster than the 2008 Audi A4 1.8T Avant (8.90 secs) the 2005 Suzuki Swift 1.6 VVT Sport (8.90 secs) the 2000 Vauxhall-Opel Omega 3.2 V6 Automatic (8.90 secs) the and the 1990 Alfa-Romeo 33 1.7 Boxer Cloverleaf (8.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Lagonda and the 2002 Renault Megane 2.0 T Renaultsport Trophy 225

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin Lagonda on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.65 secs @ 87.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Renault Megane 2.0 T Renaultsport Trophy 225 (15.58 secs), the 2003 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 Turbo (15.59 secs), and the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (15.60 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1987 version of the Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 4 5.3L V8 has a maximum speed of 143mph.

Top Speed of the 1987 Lagonda equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1987 Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 4 5.3L V8 then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), or the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (154 mph).

Related Links:

1987 Lagonda Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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