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Aston Martin DB3-S

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
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 8.50:1
Fuel system 3 So carbs
Maximum power 182.5 PS (180.0 bhp) (134.2 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.60 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 226 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 196.94 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
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 2210 mm
wheelbase 87 in
Length (milimeters) 3912 mm
Length (inches) 154 in
Width (milimeters) 1500 mm
Width (inches) 59.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1040 mm
Height (inches) 40.9 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 914 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2015 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (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 2LS/LT-H
Brake ∅
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 1954 Aston Martin DB3-S PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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