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Aston Martin DB5

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 8.80:1
Fuel system 3 SU HD8 carburettors
Maximum power 285.9 PS (282.0 bhp) (210.3 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 6.40 s
0-60 mph 8.10 s
0-100 mph 25.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 229 km/h (142 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 192.49 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 390.0 Nm (288 ft·lb) (39.8 kgm) @ 3850 rpm
bmep 1226.4 kPa (177.9 psi)
Specific torque 97.6 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
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 2489 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 4572 mm
Length (inches) 180 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.84
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1465 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3230 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.80 %
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
Turning circle
Tyres Avon Turbospeed 6.70-15
Wheels 5.5 x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 292 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.77

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 1963 Aston Martin DB5 PDF Manual
DB5 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1963

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