Review of the 1992 Aston Martin Virage Base

It is common to find buyers of the Aston Martin Virage enthusiastic about their purchase. The Virage has been one of the premier vehicles of the Aston Martin line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1992 model is no exception. The Aston Martin Virage falls into the coupe for the family category. The Virage inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Aston Martins year after year

Under the Hood

The restyled Virage Base is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1991 version.

The Virage uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Virage is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The Aston Martin Virage lists at an industry-average price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1992 Virage is a traditional Weber/Marelli, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The Virage Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Virage is a non-hybrid car.

We Think…

The 1992 model year was telling year for the Aston Martin Virage. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.