The Aston Martin V8 Saloon 1980 Service Repair Workshop Manual provides comprehensive instructions for servicing and repairing your classic Aston Martin V8 Saloon. This manual, used by mechanics worldwide, covers all major aspects of the vehicle, ensuring you have the knowledge to tackle any maintenance or repair project. From engine mechanics and electrical systems to fuel injection, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, and bodywork, this manual offers detailed guidance. Each section includes step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications, enabling you to understand and address any issue with confidence. You'll find information on: * Engine Mechanical System * Engine Electrical System * Emission Control System * Fuel System * Clutch System * Manual Transaxle System * Automatic Transaxle System * Driveshaft and Axle * Suspension System * Steering System * Restraint System * Brake System * Body (Interior and Exterior) * Body Electrical System * Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a dedicated enthusiast, this manual empowers you to maintain your Aston Martin V8 Saloon to the highest standards. It provides the same specifications and procedures used by authorized dealer service departments, enabling you to perform repairs confidently and effectively.

The Aston Martin V8 Saloon, produced from 1972 to 1989, marked a significant departure for the British luxury sports car manufacturer. Departing from the traditional, elegant lines of its predecessors, the V8 Saloon embraced a more muscular and assertive design language. The car's striking wedge-shaped profile, with its prominent front grille, low-slung hood, and raked windshield, exemplified the era's burgeoning fascination with aerodynamic design. Beneath the skin, a powerful 5.3-liter V8 engine, developed in collaboration with Tadek Marek at the renowned engineering firm, Tickford, provided the heart of the V8 Saloon. Available in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged configurations, this engine offered a potent blend of performance and luxury. The V8 Saloon's handling was also praised, with a sophisticated suspension system that balanced nimble responsiveness with a comfortable ride. The car was equipped with numerous advanced features for its time, including power steering, air conditioning, and even a digital dashboard in later models. While the V8 Saloon's design and performance were undeniably impressive, it was not without its challenges. The car's complex mechanical systems, intricate build quality, and reliance on specialist components made it less than ideal for the average owner. Furthermore, production limitations and a series of unfortunate economic circumstances resulted in relatively low production numbers. Therefore, the Aston Martin V8 Saloon achieved a somewhat cult status, becoming an object of desire for enthusiasts and collectors who appreciated its unique combination of style, power, and exclusivity. Despite its inherent complexity, the V8 Saloon's reputation as a remarkable piece of automotive engineering remained intact, making it an enduring symbol of Aston Martin's innovative and uncompromising spirit. This reputation is further cemented by the ongoing popularity of the V8 Saloon among enthusiasts and collectors, who continue to celebrate its striking design and potent performance.