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1952 Aston Martin DB2 Sports Saloon

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Build Start: 1952

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1952
Model Variant: DB2

Dimensions

Height: 1359mm
Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Length: 4128mm
Ground clearance: 216mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86.4litres
Wheelbase: 2515mm
Track/tread (rear): 1372mm
Width: 1651mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 78 × 90mm
Specific output: 40.7bhp/litre
Specific torque: 65.5Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.77
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 2.6 litre (2580 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.87
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 106 @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 169 Nmlb/ft

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.64
Rear suspension: LA.CS.
Front Suspension: I.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 823.1kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 305mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 305mm

Wheels & Tyres

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

Other

Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Designer: Frank Feeley
Unitary Capacity: 430cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 22.6

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