Aston Martin DB4 3.7 (243 Hp) 1958

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.7 (243 Hp)

Start of production

1958 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1963 year

Engine

Power

243 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

66.2 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Compression ratio

8.3

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

325 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Engine displacement

3670

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

92 mm

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1360 mm

Width

1676 mm

Height

1321 mm

Length

4480 mm

Front track

1372 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

3 m

Wheelbase

2490 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

177 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.4 kg/Hp, 185.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 248.5 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9 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

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

dependent spring suspension

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Aston Martin DB4 3.7 (243 Hp)