Aston Martin DBS V8 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) 1969

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.3 V8 (286 Hp)

Start of production

1969 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1972 year

Engine

Power

286 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

53.6 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Compression ratio

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

380 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

Engine displacement

5340

Cylinder Bore

100 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine configuration

V-engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1500 mm

Width

1830 mm

Height

1330 mm

Length

4580 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Wheelbase

2610 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6 kg/Hp, 165.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 220 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

260 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1727 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 suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension De-Dion

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes