Aston Martin DB6 4.0 (286 Hp) 1965

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.0 (286 Hp)

Start of production

1965 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1969 year

Engine

Power

286 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

71.6 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Compression ratio

8.9

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

380 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

3995

Cylinder Bore

96 mm

Piston Stroke

92 mm

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Dimensions

Width

1680 mm

Height

1320 mm

Length

4620 mm

Wheelbase

2585 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

160 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.2 kg/Hp, 194 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 257.8 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

238 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.1 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1474 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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Aston Martin DB6 4.0 (286 Hp)