DB 850 GT specifications

DB 850 GT data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2134 mm 84 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 4000 mm 157.5 inches
Width 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Height 1260 mm 49.6 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.87
Kerb weight 584 kg 1288 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60.2 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Panhard
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 2
Capacity 0.9 litre
851 cc
(51.931 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84.85 × 75 mm
3.34 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
35.1 kW/litre
47.7 ps/litre
47 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
81.08 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1018.9 kPa (147.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 425.5 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
69.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.49 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.58 kg/kW
32.7 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.00 m
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1213 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 6.15
general
Carfolio.com ID24178
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 8.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
DB 850 GT added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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