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Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk III Special

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.00 mm × 90.00 mm 3.27 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.9 litre 2922 cc (178.311 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.60:1
Fuel system 3 SU carburettors
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.40 s
0-60 mph 8.20 s
0-100 mph 23.80 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 153.54 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1131.1 kPa (164 psi)
Specific torque 90.01 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.92
Unitary capacity 487 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 4356 mm
Length (inches) 171.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1651 mm
Width (inches) 65 in
Height (milimeters) 1360 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1270 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2800 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 3.77

General information

RAC rating 25.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk III Special PDF Manual
DB 2/4 Mk III Special picture
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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