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Aston Martin DB 2/4

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 78.00 mm × 90.00 mm 3.07 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2580 cc (157.441 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.16:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
Maximum power 126.7 PS (125.0 bhp) (93.2 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 8.90 s
0-60 mph 12.60 s
0-100 mph 40.40 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 99.44 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 195.0 Nm (144 ft·lb) (19.9 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 949.8 kPa (137.8 psi)
Specific torque 75.58 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.87
Unitary capacity 430 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) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1257 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2771 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.40 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 77.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.63 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres 6.00-16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.77

General information

RAC rating 22.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 Aston Martin DB 2/4 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1953

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