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: 160mm
Kerb weight: 1465kg
Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Length: 4572mm
Height: 1346mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86.4litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 96 × 92mm
Specific output: 70.6bhp/litre
Specific torque: 97.6Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 4 litre (3996 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.04
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front

Performance

Weight-to-power ratio: 6.97kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 286 @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 390 Nmlb/ft
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

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 292mm
Braked area: 2826 cm2
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
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 666cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 2

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