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Aston Martin DB2

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 6.50:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
Maximum power 106.5 PS (105.0 bhp) (78.3 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 9.90 s
0-60 mph 12.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 177 km/h (110 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 86.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 169.0 Nm (125 ft·lb) (17.2 kgm) @ 3100 rpm
bmep 823.1 kPa (119.4 psi)
Specific torque 65.5 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
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) 4299 mm
Length (inches) 169.3 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) 216 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1207 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2661 lb
Weight distribuiton
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 worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 5.75 x 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 305 mm
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 1950 Aston Martin DB2 PDF Manual
DB2 picture
Designer Frank Feeley
Year 1950

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