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1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk II

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Build Start: 1955

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1955
Model Variant: DB

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2515mm
Track/tread (rear): 1372mm
Width: 1651mm
Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Length: 4305mm
Height: 1360mm
Kerb weight: 1177kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 2.9 litre (2922 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.92
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 83 × 90mm
Specific output: 47.9bhp/litre
Specific torque: 82.48Nm/litre
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph: 10.5s
Standing quarter-mile: 17.9 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 120.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 142 @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 241 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 8.2s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 30s
Maximum Speed: 191km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.27kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU HV6 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 305mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1036.4kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr-S
Rear brake diameter: 305mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: Dunlop Road Speed 6.00 x 16
Tyres Front: Dunlop Road Speed 6.00 x 16

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 1.63 m²

Other

Unitary Capacity: 487cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 25.6
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

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