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With great style and awesome performance, the 1992 Aston Martin Virage 6.3 was an incredible luxury sports car from the 90s.

When Aston Martin put out their first Virage in 1990, and it was the company's first offering in nearly 20 years. A few years later, they offered an upgrade on their 1992 model, making the Virage stand out and gain worldwide attention. That's how, the 1992 Aston Martin Virage 6.3 was born, complete with upgrades throughout the entire vehicle. Production ended on the first generation in 2000, with a brief second generation produced in 2011. Now, 30 years since the car's arrival, certain models carry some value to them, and the price range is fairly wide. The Virage looks to be retired for good come 2022, which is advertised as the final model.

Read on to understand more of the background behind the 1992 Aston Martin Virage 6.3, as well as how much one model could cost in 2022, depending on condition and mileage.

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By 2022, it's been 20 years since this model of Aston Martin Virage arrived on the sales floor. The first generation ran from 1990 to 2000, which included the 1992 model. These models were hand-crafted and contained 5.3-L V8 engines, produced in both coupe and convertible body styles. Both manual and automatic transmissions were options available for the Virage. These vehicles were produced until 2000, when production ceased. However, a brief second-generation line of Virage was introduced in 2011.

At this point, according to classic.com, the average price for a 1992 Aston Martin Virage is $110,132 among 68 sales. Prices vary on condition and mileage, of course, but that said, there is a very wide range for the Virage. The low end starts at $22,400, while the high-end finishes at $433,944. That said, classic.com claims their most recent Virage sold for just $48,517, which isn't far off from the low end.

What evolved into a brand-new model of car started life as an upgrade. Aston Martin had many existing models before the Virage's ascension, none quite like it had come to pass in the past few decades. When the company decided to offer a 6.3-L upgrade on existing models in 1992, the 1992 Aston Martin Virage 6.3 was born, decked out with a larger V8 engine and an easily identifiable ‘Virage 6.3 Litre’ badge.

Aston Martin decided to continue this trend of upgrades throughout the entire car, giving it larger brakes, upgraded suspension, and a wider chassis. The upgrades increased performance, boosting both suspension and braking capabilities. The company's Customer Service Division, which is now referred to as Aston Martin Works, was in charge of making the upgrades a reality. The upgrade resulted in this model becoming known for its sports car potential, assisted by later engagement in motorsport activities.

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The specs helped make this model of Aston Martin Virage stand out more than others did. After all, this was the company's first dramatic offering in a few decades, and an upgrade made the Virage stand out even more. It had rear-wheel drive and a manual five-speed gearbox, as well as 14 MPG fuel economy.

Its wheelbase was 102.8”, and cross-drilled and ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes. Because the engine was larger, it contained 6,347 cc of displacement, the torque produced was 350 lb-ft at 4,000 RPM, and the HP produced went from 468 to 503.

The new upgrades made it possible for it to achieve 62 MPH in 5.1 seconds, 100 MPH in 11.5 seconds, and a top speed of 174 MPH. The engine was also showcasing specifically detailed upgrades, such as modified cylinder heads, new inlet camshafts, and a new crankshaft, allowing more power into the engine.

A fair amount of effort and planning went into designing the styling. For example, hand-crafted aluminum panels had to be employed for the Virage's flared wheel arches, which also were for accommodating wheel and tire sizes that had significantly increased since the vehicle's conception.

That said, other complements were given so the wheel arches and larger wheels and tires wouldn't stand out as much. These complements include a prominent boot spoiler, extended side sills, an extended rear valance, and a deeper front air dam. The design was also emphasized within the interior, as there was Connolly hide trim on the seats and a mini-TV that had video monitors for rear seat passengers. A mini-disc player was also included within the interior.

The styling added a significant cost to the Virage's price, but it looks to have been worth the investment, as Aston Martin sold solely Virages in 1992, and most of the 46 models sold would go on to add the conversion with bonus features.

Sources: automobile-catalog.com, supercars.net, netcarshow.com, classic.com,

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