1968 Aston Martin DBS Vantage

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1968 Aston Martin DBS Vantage

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Build Start: 1968

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1968
Model Variant: DBS

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1499mm
Length: 4585mm
Height: 1328mm
Wheelbase: 2611mm
Track/tread (rear): 1499mm
Width: 1829mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Kerb weight: 1588kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 95.5litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Cylinders: Straight 6
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Bore × Stroke: 96 × 92mm
Specific output(DIN): 81.3 bhp/litre1.33 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 98.35 Nm/litre, 1.19 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Top Gear Ratio: 0.83
Capacity: 4 litre (3996 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.04
Engine Construction: light alloy block & head
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Weight-to-power ratio: 6.55kg/kW
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 22.9s
Maximum Speed: 241km/h
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW)at 5750 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 393 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm)at 4500 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 7.8s
Standing quarter-mile: 15.9 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 207.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 3 We 45 DCOE 9 carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.W.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.76
Weight Distribution: 50% front
Turning Circle: 11.00 m
Rear suspension: dD.TA.WL.CS.

Brakes

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 8.15 x 15
Tyres Rear: 8.15 x 15

Other

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

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