Designer by William Towns, the Aston Martin Bulldog was intended to be a 25 run limited edition model (only one was ever built). The Aston Martin Bulldog was powered by a 5.3 liter twin-turbo V8 delivering with over 600 bhp and 500 lb·ft of torque – pretty amazing for 1980. The first test drive of the Bulldog came in late 1979 and the Bulldog achieved a verified top speed of 191 mph.

The car was officially launched on 27 March 1980 at the Bell Hotel at Aston Clinton. After the development program was over, Aston Martin sold the only Bulldog to the highest bidder for about £130,000.

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submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	Twin Turbo V8
valvetrain	DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement	5341 cc / 325.9 in³
bore	100 mm / 3.94 in
stroke	85 mm / 3.35 in
compression	7.5:1
power	447.4 kw / 600.0 bhp @ 6200 rpm
specific output	112.34 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	347.42 bhp per tonne
torque	677 nm / 499.3 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
driven wheels	Mid Engine / RWD
front brakes	Vented Discs
rear brakes	Vented Discs
steering	Rack & Pinion
curb weight	1727 kg / 3807 lbs
wheelbase	2770 mm / 109.1 in
front track	1562 mm / 61.5 in
rear track	1587 mm / 62.5 in
length	4270 mm / 168.1 in
width	1918 mm / 75.5 in
height	1092 mm / 43.0 in
transmission	ZF 5-Speed Manual
top speed	~320 kph / 198.8 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.1 second