(1965 model)
| Marque (make) | Aston Martin | Issued from | 1965 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | DB6 Vantage | Issued until | |
| Serie | DB6 | 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 | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4623 mm / 182.0 in / 182.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1676 mm / 66.0 in / 66.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Height | 1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1550 kg / 3417 lb / 3417 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2584 mm / 101.7 in / 101.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Fuel capacity | 86 l / 19.0 UK gal / 22.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| 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 | Bore | 96.0 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 666.00 cm3/cylinder / 40.642 cu in/cylinder / 40.642 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.4 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 242.4 kW / 329.6 hp / 329.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 393.0 Nm / 289.9 lbft / 289.9 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 239.0 kW / 324.9 bhp / 324.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 81.3 kW/l / 1.811 bhp/cu in / 1.811 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 98.35 Nm/l / 0.860 lbft/cu in / 0.860 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.77 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.10 s / 5.10 s / 5.10 s | Top (maximal) speed | 238 km/h / 148 mph / 148 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 209.68 kW/ton / 285.09 bhp/ton / 285.09 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.TA.WL.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Aston Martin DB6 Vantage
