1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (DB-1) specifications

1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (DB-1) data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4470 mm 176 inches
Width 1715 mm 67.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 1016 kg 2240 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Aston Martin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1970 cc
(120.217 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.55 × 92 mm
3.25 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 34.1 kW/litre
46.3 ps/litre
45.7 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 492.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
89.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
66.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
88.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.14 kg/kW
25.29 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID49731
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (DB-1) added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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