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Aston Martin DB6 Vantage

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
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.40:1
Fuel system 3 Weber 45 DCOE9 carburettors
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.10 s
0-60 mph 6.00 s
0-100 mph 15.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.50 s
Standing km 25.40 s
Top speed 238 km/h (148 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 209.68 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1235.9 kPa (179.2 psi)
Specific torque 98.35 Nm/litre
Maximum 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 2584 mm
wheelbase 101.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4623 mm
Length (inches) 182 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1550 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3417 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 86.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.100
Turning circle
Tyres Avon GT 6.70-15
Wheels 5.5K x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 292 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.83
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 1965 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1965

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