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Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk II

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 8.20:1
Fuel system 2 SU HV6 carburettors
Maximum power 141.9 PS (140.0 bhp) (104.4 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 8.20 s
0-60 mph 10.50 s
0-100 mph 30.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 191 km/h (119 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 118.95 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 241.0 Nm (178 ft·lb) (24.6 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1036.4 kPa (150.3 psi)
Specific torque 82.48 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) 4305 mm
Length (inches) 169.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1651 mm
Width (inches) 65 in
Height (milimeters) 1360 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1177 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2595 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.63 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering Marles cam & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres Dunlop Road Speed 6.00 x 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 305 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.73

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 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk II PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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