1961 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage

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1961 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage

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Build Start: 1961

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1961
Model Variant: DB4

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Length: 4480mm
Height: 1321mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86.4litres
Wheelbase: 2489mm
Track/tread (rear): 1372mm
Width: 1676mm
Ground clearance: 159mm
Kerb weight: 1353kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Capacity: 3.7 litre (3670 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 92 × 92mm
Specific output(Net): 72.5 bhp/litre1.19 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Net): 94.28 Nm/litre, 1.14 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.31
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 270 PS (266 bhp) (198 kW)at 5750 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 346 Nm (255 ft·lb) (35.3 kgm)at 4500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 199.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Speed: 217km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.82kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 3 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

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

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1184.7kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 6.00 x 16
Tyres Rear: 6.00 x 16

Other

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

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