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1965 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage

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Build Start: 1965

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1965
Model Variant: DB6

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2584mm
Track/tread (rear): 1359mm
Width: 1676mm
Kerb weight: 1550kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86.4litres
Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Length: 4623mm
Height: 1359mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 96 × 92mm
Top Gear Ratio: 0.83
Specific output(Net): 81.3 bhp/litre1.33 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Net): 98.35 Nm/litre, 1.19 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 4 litre (3996 cc)
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.04
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 5.1s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 15s
Standing kilometre: 25.4 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 212.59 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(Net): 330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 393 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm)at 4500 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 6s
Standing quarter-mile: 14.5 s
Maximum Speed: 238km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.4kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 3 Weber 45 DCOE9 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79
Weight Distribution: 51% front
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.100
Rear suspension: LA.TA.WL.CS.
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 292mm
Braked area: 2826 cm2
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1235.9kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 274mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x5½K
Tyres Rear: Avon GT 6.70-15
Wheel Size Front: 15x5½K
Tyres Front: Avon GT 6.70-15

Other

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

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