1958 Aston Martin DB4

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1958 Aston Martin DB4

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Build Start: 1958

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1958
Model Variant: DB4

Dimensions

Length: 4480mm
Height: 1321mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86.4litres
Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Track/tread (rear): 1372mm
Width: 1676mm
Ground clearance: 178mm
Kerb weight: 1308kg
Wheelbase: 2489mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Capacity: 3.7 litre (3670 cc)
Final Drive Ratio: 3.31
Bore/stroke ratio: 1
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Bore × Stroke: 92 × 92mm
Specific output(Net): 65.4 bhp/litre1.07 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Net): 88.56 Nm/litre, 1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.25:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 243 PS (240 bhp) (179 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm)at 4250 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 8.5s
Standing quarter-mile: 16.1 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 186.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 21s
Maximum Speed: 227km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 7.31kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.8
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.800
Front Suspension: I.CS.W.
Rear suspension: LA.CS.RA.WL.
Turning Circle: 10.40 m

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 282mm
Front Brake Diameter: 307mm
Braked area: 3426 cm2
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1112.8kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 16x6J
Tyres Front: 6.00-16
Wheel Size Rear: 16x6J
Tyres Rear: 6.00-16

Other

Designer: Touring
RAC rating: 31.5
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 611.67cc
Number of doors: 2
Steering: rack & pinion

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