Specifications: Aston Martin DB4 (Series 3) 3.7i (243 Hp) 1961, 1962

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Aston Martin DB4 (Series 3) 3.7i (243 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Aston Martin
Model DB4
Generation DB4 (Series 3)
Modification (Engine) 3.7i (243 Hp)
Start of production 1961 year
End of production 1962 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 16 l/100 km
14.7 US mpg
17.66 UK mpg
6.25 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 8.5 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h
139.81 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.4 kg/Hp, 185.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.9 kg/Nm, 253.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 243 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 66.2 Hp/l
Torque 332 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
244.87 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3670 cm3
223.96 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 91.95 mm
3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 91.9 mm
3.62 in.
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1308 kg
2883.65 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4489 mm
176.73 in.
Width 1676 mm
65.98 in.
Height 1321 mm
52.01 in.
Wheelbase 2489 mm
97.99 in.
Front track 1372 mm
54.02 in.
Rear (Back) track 1359 mm
53.5 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes Disc, 406.4×152.4 mm
Rear brakes Disc, 406.4×152.4 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/80 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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