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(1968 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in, 210.3 kW / 282.0 hp / 282.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft @ 3850 rpm / 3850 rpm / 3850 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Aston Martin | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | DBS | Issued until | |
| Serie | DBS | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | William Towns | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4585 mm / 180.5 in / 180.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1588 kg / 3501 lb / 3501 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1829 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1328 mm / 52.3 in / 52.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2611 mm / 102.8 in / 102.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 96 l / 21.0 UK gal / 25.2 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Aston-Martin | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | light alloy block & head | Bore | 96.0 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Fuel supply | 3 SU HD 8 carbs | Engine displacement | 3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 666.00 cm3/cylinder / 40.642 cu in/cylinder / 40.642 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 8.9 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 210.3 kW / 282.0 hp / 282.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft at 3850 rpm / 3850 rpm / 3850 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 84.1 kW / 112.8 hp / 112.8 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.6 kW/l / 1.157 bhp/cu in / 1.157 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 97.6 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.85 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.73 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 177.6 kW/ton / 134.5 bhp/ton / 134.5 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.3 | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs | Suspension rear | de Dion axle, Trailing arm, Watt's linkage, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 8.15 x 15 | Tyres rear | 8.15 x 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 292 mm / 11.5 in / 11.5 in | Brake diameter rear | 274 mm / 10.8 in / 10.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Aston Martin DBS
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