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Aston Martin DBS

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.0 (286 KM) Selected Gasoline 286 KM 1967–1972
4.0 (286 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 286 KM 1967–1972

Selected engine version

4.0 (286 KM)

Gasoline · 1967–1972

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
380 Nm
Engine displacement
3,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
238 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Aston Martin
Model
DBS
Version
DBS
Engine
4.0 (286 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1967
End of production
1972
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
238 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
7.1 mph

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96 mm
Piston stroke
92 mm
Compression ratio
8.9
Power
286 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
380 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1588 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4580 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
10.97 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.0 (286 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1967–1972

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
380 Nm
Engine displacement
3,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
238 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Aston Martin
Model
DBS
Version
DBS
Engine
4.0 (286 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1967
End of production
1972
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
238 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
7.1 mph

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3995 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96 mm
Piston stroke
92 mm
Compression ratio
8.9
Power
286 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
380 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1588 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4580 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
10.97 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no