Aston Martin DBS 1967-72 Specifications

Specifications (Vantage)
Engine: 3,995cc, 6 cylinder inline, twin overhead cam, water cooled
Bore & Stroke: 96mm x 92mm
Compression ratio: 9.4 to 1
Carburettors: 3 x Twin choke 45DCOE9 Weber
Power output: 320 bhp at 5,750rpm
Torque: 290lb ft at 4,500rpm
Maximum speed: 144mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 7.1secs
AFC: approx 16mpg
Transmission: ZF 5-speed manual, or 3 speed borg Warner automatic with torque converter
Finl drive: Hypoid bevel with limited slip differential
Construction: Aluminium panels on tubular framework, steel platform chassis
Brakes: Servo, Girling hydraulic, discs all round, outboard at front inboard at rear
Steering: Rack and pinion, 16in steering wheel, 2 turns lock to lock
Suspension F: Independent, wishbones and coil. telescopic dampers. R: de Dion axle, parallel links, Watts links. lever arm dampers
Wheels & Tyres: centre lock 15in x 6J wire, 810x15 radial tyres

Dimensions
Wheelbase: 8ft 6.75in
Track-F&R: 4ft 11in
Overall length: 15ft 0.5in
Overall width: 6ft 0in
Overall height: 4ft 4.5in
Turning circle: 36ft
Kerb weight: 3,500 lbs
Tank capacity: 21 Imp gals

Production
1967–1972, Newport Pagnell, Buckinhamshire, 787 produced. Designed by Williams Towns