1968 - Aston Martin - DBS

Technical Specs of This Model
1. DBS 1968
General Information
Make Aston Martin
Model DBS
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer William Towns
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2611 mm     (102,8 in)
Front Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Rear Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Length 4585 mm     (180,5 in)
Width 1829 mm     (72 in)
Height 1328 mm     (52,3 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1588 kg     (3497,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 95,5 litre   (21 Imp gal ,  25,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Aston Martin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction light alloy block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3996 cc     (243,85 cu in)
Bore 96 mm     (3,78 in)
Stroke 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 666 cc/cylinder    (40,64 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 8,9 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 SU HD 8 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 282 HP     (210,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 390 N.m     (287,8 lb.ft ,  39,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3850 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 365,1 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 177,6 HP/ton    (132,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 70,6 HP/litre    (52,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 227 km/h   (141,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,85 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,73 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,3
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) dD.TA.WL.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 292 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 274 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 8.15 x 15
Tyres (rear) 8.15 x 15