1961 Aston Martin DB4 Cabriolet

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1961 Aston Martin DB4 Cabriolet

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Quick Facts

Build Start: 1961

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1961
Model Variant: DB4

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2490mm
Track/tread (rear): 1360mm
Width: 1680mm
Ground clearance: 160mm
Kerb weight: 1354kg
Track/tread (front): 1370mm
Length: 4570mm
Height: 1340mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 72.7litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Specific output(DIN): 65.4 bhp/litre1.07 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 88.83 Nm/litre, 1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.25:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.31
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 92 × 92mm
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 3.7 litre (3670 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1

Performance

Weight-to-power ratio: 7.57kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 243 PS (240 bhp) (179 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 326 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.2 kgm)at 4250 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 179.72 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU HD 8 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.84

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1116.2kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 335mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 309mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 6.70-15
Tyres Front: 6.70-15

Other

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

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