1956 Aston Martin DB3-S specifications

1956 Aston Martin DB3-S data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2210 mm 87 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3912 mm 154 inches
Width 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Height 1040 mm 40.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 914 kg 2015 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 6
Capacity 2.9 litre
2922 cc
(178.311 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 90 mm
3.27 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 213 PS (210 bhp) (157 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 53.6 kW/litre
72.9 ps/litre
71.9 bhp/litre
1.18 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.68:1
Fuel system 3 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 487 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 233 km/h (145 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
232.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 PS/kg
171.33 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
229.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.84 kg/kW
9.75 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
Rear suspension
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID19624
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Aston Martin DB3-S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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