1957 - Aston Martin - DB 2/4 Mk III B

Technical Specs of This Model
1. DB 2/4 Mk III B 1957
General Information
Make Aston Martin
Model DB 2/4 Mk III B
Production Year 1957
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2515 mm     (99 in)
Front Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Rear Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Length 4356 mm     (171,5 in)
Width 1651 mm     (65 in)
Height 1360 mm     (53,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1270 kg     (2797,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %51,5 / %48,5
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Aston Martin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2922 cc     (178,31 cu in)
Bore 83 mm     (3,27 in)
Stroke 90 mm     (3,54 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,92
Unitary Capacity 487 cc/cylinder    (29,72 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 162 HP     (120,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 244 N.m     (180,1 lb.ft ,  24,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 209,7 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 127,6 HP/ton    (95,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 55,4 HP/litre    (41,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 7,1 s
0 - 60 mph 9,3 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 31 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 193 km/h   (120 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4OD
Top Gear Ratio 2,9 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,77 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.TrailLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.ParRadiusArms.CS.PR.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 305 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 305 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 6.00-16
Tyres (rear) 6.00-16