The Aston Martin Virage is a compact car built from 1990 to 2012 over 2 generations. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Virage is
The Aston Martin Virage is a compact car that Aston Martin built from 1990 to 2012 — 23 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2011. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Aston Martin range: Lagonda, Rapide.
Virage generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Virage's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Virage that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-1994 | 477 cm | 261 cm | 1920 kg | - | - |
| 2011-2012 | 470 cm | 274 cm | 1838 kg | -7 cm | -82 kg |
Aston Martin Virage tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Virage owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Aston Martin Virage have? Power & range
The Aston Martin Virage is offered with 1 powertrain — 5.9L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Aston Martin Virage, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 5.9L · 12-cyl | Automatic (S6) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Virage by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Aston Martin Virage. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Virage | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 5 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Aston Martin Virage?
The Virage is a compact car, built from 1990 to 2012 across 2 generations. Engines offered: V8.
How many generations does the Virage have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2011. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Aston Martin Virage warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Virage reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Virage?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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