Aston Martin DB4 (Series 3) 3.7i (243 Hp) 1961

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.7i (243 Hp)

Start of production

1961 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1962 year

Engine

Power

243 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

66.2 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Compression ratio

8.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

332 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

3670

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

91.9 mm

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1359 mm

Width

1676 mm

Height

1321 mm

Length

4489 mm

Front track

1372 mm

Wheelbase

2489 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.4 kg/Hp, 185.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 253.8 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

16 l

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.5 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1308 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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, 406.4x152.4 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 406.4x152.4 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rims size

Tires size

185/80 R16

Aston Martin DB4 3.7i (243 Hp)