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Aston Martin DBS V8

(1969 model)

Brief specs of 1969 Aston Martin DBS V8

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5341 cm3 / 325.9 cu in / 325.9 cu in, 543.0 N·m / 400.5 lb·ft / 400.5 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 261 km/h / 162 mph / 162 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Aston MartinIssued from1969
ModelDBS V8Issued until
SerieDBSNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAston Martin Lagonda Ltd.CountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerWilliam TownsCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4585 mm / 180.5 in / 180.5 inTotal (curb) weight1700 kg / 3748 lb / 3748 lb
Width1829 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 inDry weight
Height1328 mm / 52.3 in / 52.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2610 mm / 102.8 in / 102.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 inFuel capacity96 l / 21.0 UK gal / 25.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.76  

Aerodynamics

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

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerAston-MartinValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionlight alloy block & headBore100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Fuel supplyBo fuel inj.Engine displacement5341 cm3 / 325.9 cu in / 325.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity667.63 cm3/cylinder / 40.741 cu in/cylinder / 40.741 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque543.0 N·m / 400.5 lb·ft / 400.5 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6750 rpm / 6750 rpm / 6750 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)102.4 kW / 137.3 hp / 137.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque101.7 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.85
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.54

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.10 s / 4.10 s / 4.10 sTop (maximal) speed261 km/h / 162 mph / 162 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 sPower-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.9Turning circle11.6 m / 38.1 ft / 38.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springsSuspension rearde Dion axle, Trailing arm, Watt's linkage, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontGR 70 VR 15Tyres rearGR 70 VR 15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front292 mm / 11.5 in / 11.5 inBrake diameter rear274 mm / 10.8 in / 10.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Aston Martin DBS V8

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