1969 - Aston Martin - DBS V8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. DBS V8 1969
General Information
Make Aston Martin
Model DBS V8
Production Year 1969
Country
Designer William Towns
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2610 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 1700 kg     (3744,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
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 V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5341 cc     (325,93 cu in)
Bore 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Stroke 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,18
Unitary Capacity 667,62 cc/cylinder    (40,74 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power
Maximum Engine Power rpm
Maximum Engine Torque 543 N.m     (400,7 lb.ft ,  55,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,1 s
0 - 60 mph 6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 25,6 s
Top Speed 261 km/h   (162,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,85 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,54 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,9
Turning Circle Diameter 11,6 m    (38,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) dD.TA.WL.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 292 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 274 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) GR 70 VR 15
Tyres (rear) GR 70 VR 15