1963 Aston Martin DB5

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1963 Aston Martin DB5

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Build Start: 1963

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1963
Model Variant: DB5

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2489mm
Track/tread (rear): 1359mm
Width: 1676mm
Ground clearance: 152mm
Kerb weight: 1465kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86.4litres
Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Length: 4572mm
Height: 1346mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Top Gear Ratio: 0.83
Capacity: 4 litre (3996 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.04
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Cylinders: Straight 6
Final Drive Ratio: 3.77
Bore × Stroke: 96 × 92mm
Specific output: 70.6bhp/litre
Specific torque: 97.6Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 286 @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 390 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 6.4s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 25.7s
Maximum Speed: 229km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.97kg/kW
Acceleration 0-60mph: 8.1s
Standing quarter-mile: 16 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 195.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 3 SU HD8 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: LA.TA.WL.CS.
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.84
Weight Distribution: 50.8% front

Brakes

Braked area: 2826 cm2
Front Brake Diameter: 292mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1226.4kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 274mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x5½
Tyres Rear: Avon Turbospeed 6.70-15
Wheel Size Front: 15x5½
Tyres Front: Avon Turbospeed 6.70-15

Other

RAC rating: 34.3
Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 666cc
Number of doors: 2

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