The Aston Martin V8 was manufactured from 1969-89 The first was the 1969 DBS V8, with quad headlights, it got the same body as the 6 cyl DBS, the V8 got a front spoiler and was much more expensive. From 1972 the V8 was known as the AM V8, from now on single headlights, the first of them, the Series II, got the same engine as the DBS V8, the 315hp 5300cc V8 The 1973 Series III got a taller hood scoop to accommodate four twin-choke (two-barrel) Weber carbs With the Series IV introduced in 1978, the former scoop on the bonnet gave way to a closed power bulge, while a spoiler was integrated into the tail. The convertible Volante was introduced in 1978