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Aston Martin DBS

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.00 mm × 92.00 mm 3.78 in × 3.62 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 4 litre 3996 cc (243.851 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.90:1
Fuel system 3 SU HD 8 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 227 km/h (141 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 177.58 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1226.4 kPa (177.9 psi)
Specific torque 97.6 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 666 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2611 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) 1588 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3501 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.00 %
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 3.300
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 8.15 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 292 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 34.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1968 Aston Martin DBS PDF Manual
DBS picture
Designer William Towns
Year 1968

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