In 1992 Aston Martin’s works service offered a 6.3 liter upgrade on existing models. Easily identified by their ‘Virage 6.3 Litre’ badge, these were fitted with a larger version of the potent V8 engine. Futhermore the rest of the car was comprehensively upgraded in this £50,000 conversion.
The engine work involved enlarging the engines to 6347cc which resulted in 465 bhp to 500 bhp. Other upgrades included larger brakes, a wider bodykit and in some rare cases features that were offered on the upcoming Vantage model. Both coupes and convertibles were equipped with the 6.3 engine.
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1992 – 1997 |
| built at | Newport Pagnell, England |
| displacement | 6347 cc / 387.32 in³ |
| power | 372.9 kw / 500 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 78.78 bhp per litre |
| torque | 650.8 nm / 480 ft lbs @ 5800 rpm |
| body / frame | Aluminum Body |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | OZ 2-Piece |
| front tires | 285/45 ZR Goodyear Eagle |
| rear tires | 285/45 ZR Goodyear Eagle |
| front brakes | Cross-Drilled & Ventilated Discs |
| rear brakes | Cross-Drilled & Ventilated Discs |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 26.7 cm / 18 x 10.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 26.7 cm / 18 x 10.5 in |
| top speed | ~281.57 kph / 175 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.5 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~11.5 second |
