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Aston Martin DBS V8
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2 versions · 2 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 V8 (286 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 286 KM | 1969–1972 |
| 5.3 V8 (286 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 286 KM | 1969–1972 |
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5.3 V8 (286 KM)
Gasoline · 1969–1972
- Engine power
- 286 KM
- Torque
- 380 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,340 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 260 km/h
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Basic version information
Aston Martin DBS DBS V8- Brand
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DBS
- Version
- DBS V8
- Engine
- 5.3 V8 (286 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1969
- End of production
- 1972
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 260 km/h
- Acceleration 0-60 mph
- 6 mph
Engine
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5340 cm³
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 100 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Power
- 286 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 380 Nm @ 5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Curb weight
- 1727 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
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- De-Dion suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
5.3 V8 (286 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1969–1972
- Engine power
- 286 KM
- Torque
- 380 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,340 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 260 km/h
On this page
Check vehicle history
Basic version information
Aston Martin DBS DBS V8- Brand
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DBS
- Version
- DBS V8
- Engine
- 5.3 V8 (286 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1969
- End of production
- 1972
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 260 km/h
- Acceleration 0-60 mph
- 6 mph
Engine
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5340 cm³
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 100 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Power
- 286 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 380 Nm @ 5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Curb weight
- 1727 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
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- De-Dion suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- ABS
- no