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Aston Martin DBS V8

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 100.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.94 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.3 litre 5341 cc (325.928 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.10 s
0-60 mph 6.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.10 s
Standing km 25.60 s
Top speed 261 km/h (162 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque 543.0 Nm (400 ft·lb) (55.4 kgm) @ 4500 rpm
bmep 1277.6 kPa (185.3 psi)
Specific torque 101.67 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6750 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.18
Unitary capacity 667.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2610 mm
wheelbase 102.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4585 mm
Length (inches) 180.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1829 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1328 mm
Height (inches) 52.3 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1700 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3748 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 95.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 21 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 25.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres GR 70 VR 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 292 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 49.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1969 Aston Martin DBS V8 PDF Manual
Designer William Towns
Year 1969

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