Aston Martin DB6 Vantage 1965-70
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Aston Martin DB6 1965-70 Specifications (Vantage)
Engine
6 cylinder inline, dohv
Bore: 96mm
Stroke: 92 mm
Displacement: 3,995cc
Compression ratio: 8.9:1
Carburettors: 2 x Triple choke
45DCOE9 Webers
Power output: 325bhp at 5,750rpm
Torque: 290lb ft at 4,500rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 148mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 6.5secs
Petrol consumption: 12.6mph

Transmission
ZP 5-speed manual,
Ratios: Top 0.834:1,
4th 1:1 3rd 1.23:1,
2nd 1.76:1 1st 2.7:1

Construction
Alunimium body on
ladder-frame steel chassis

Brakes

Girling hydraulic,
discs all round

Steerin
g
Rack and pinion, 3.5 turns lock to lock
Suspension
Front: Independent with
wishbones and coil springs
Rear: Hellical coil spring
with Watt's linkage
Telescopic hydraulic dampers
all round

Wheels & Tyres
Knock on 15in wire wheels
with 6.70 x 15in radials

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 8ft 5in
Track - front: 4ft 6in
Track - rear: 4ft 5.5in
Overall length: 15ft 2in
Overall width: 5ft 6in
Overall height: 4ft 6in
Turning circle: 34ft
Kerb weight: 30.5cwt
Tank capacity: 22gals

Production
1965-70 Newport Pagnell 1,567

Options
Power steering
Air conditioning
Automatic transmission
Limited slip differential
Vantage 325bhp engine