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Aston Martin DB 5 Vantage

General information

ModelAston Martin DB 5 Vantage
Year1964
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3996 ccm (243.84 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3996 ccm (243.84 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power329.50 PS (242 kW or 325 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque390.00 Nm (39.8 kgf-m or 287.7 ft.lbs) at 3850 Rev. per min.
Compression9.4:1
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed224.0 km/h (139.2 mph)
0-50 miles6.4 seconds
0-60 miles8.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2249 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1465 kg (3,229.8 pounds)
Overall length4580 mm (180.3 inches)
Overall width1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheelbase2500 mm (98.4 inches)
Fuel capacity86.0 litres (22.72 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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