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1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series 5

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Build Start: 1962

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1962
Model Variant: DB4

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Length: 4572mm
Height: 1321mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86.4litres
Wheelbase: 2489mm
Track/tread (rear): 1359mm
Width: 1676mm
Ground clearance: 159mm
Kerb weight: 1353kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 3.7 litre (3670 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.31
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
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

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 179.85 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
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
Weight-to-power ratio: 7.56kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.000
Front Suspension: I.CS.W.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.84
Turning Circle: 10.40 m
Rear suspension: LA.CS.RA.WL.

Brakes

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

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x6J
Tyres Front: 6.70-15
Wheel Size Rear: 15x6J
Tyres Rear: 6.70-15

Other

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

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