1961 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage GT specifications

1961 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage GT data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2489 mm 98 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1372 mm 54 inches
Length 4480 mm 176.4 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 86.4 litres 19 [22.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Aston Martin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.7 litre
3670 cc
(223.957 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 92 mm
3.62 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
306 PS (302 bhp) (225 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
61.4 kW/litre
83.4 ps/litre
82.3 bhp/litre
1.35 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
99.73 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1253.2 kPa (181.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 611.67 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID123024
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage GT added 2004-11-14.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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