Aston Martin DB2

The Aston Martin DB2 is a sports car manufactured by the Aston Martin Lagonda Limited in between the years 1950-1953.

The DB2 is also one of three cars that took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The entire car was built based on its predecessor DB1. The demand for this car is very high in those days where the second, third and fourth series of the DB2 took part in the Le Mans in the year 1950. Also these models stood in the first and second places that took part in the race up to the year 1951.

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The car features a 2.6 liter Lagonda I6 engine that delivers an output power of 125 bhp. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in 11.2 seconds and the top speed is about 116.4 mph. The price of the car in those days was £1914.

The car consists of a spare wheel and luggage space at the back of the front seats which makes a way to the inside of the car. A total of 411 DB2 have been manufactured in between the years 1950-1953.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: - Sports car
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 2.6 liter Lagonda I6
Horsepower: - 125 bhp
Wheelbase: - 105.9 inches
Length: - 99 inches
Width: - 65 inches
Height: - 53.5 inches
0-60 mph: - 11.2 sec
Top speed: -116.4 mph
Price: - 1914 Euros

Aston Martin DB4

The Aston Martin DB4 is a sports car manufactured by the Aston Martin Lagonda Limited in between the years 1958-1963.

The DB4 is the Predecessor of DB Mark lll. The DB4 has been designed by Tadek Marek, a Polish-English automobile engineer and the light weight body has been designed by Carrozzeria Touring.

The DB4 consists of a 3.7 L Tadek Marek I6 engine with dual SU carburetor. The capacity of the engine is about 3670 cc and it delivers an output power of 240 hp. The disc brakes are servo assisted and it measures 11.5 inches.

In the year 1962 the convertible has been introduced where 74 convertibles have been manufactured. The DB4 reaches the speed of 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and the top speed is about 139.3 mph and the cost of the car is about £3967.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: - 2-seat coupe and drophead
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 3.7 L I6
Capacity: - 3670 cc
Wheelbase: - 2489 mm
Width: - 1676 mm
Length: - 4496 mm
Height: - 1334 mm
0-60 mph: - 9.3 seconds
Top speed: - 139.3 mph
Price: - £3967

Versions:

DB4 GT
The DB4 GT was launched in the year 1959; it is a high performance and light weight car. The DB4 GT consisted of aluminum skin for less weight and enclosed headlights. The DB4 GT consists of a 3.7 L I6 with a capacity of 3670 cc and 3.8 L I6 engine with a capacity of 3750 cc. The engine consists of three dual choke Weber carburetors. The engine delivers an output power of 302 hp and it reaches the speed of 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and the top speed is 153 mph.

Vantage
The Vantage version was launched in the year 1961. It is a high performance car that contains three SU carburetors and delivers an output power of 266 hp. A total of 32 convertibles and 136 saloons have been manufactured in the Vantage version. This car can also be seen in the movie “Goldfinger”.

Vantage GT
The Vantage GT is a high performance car and featured a power engine and a total of 14 units have been manufactured.

Aston Martin DB6

The Aston Martin DB6 is a sports car manufactured by the Aston Martin Lagonda Limited in between the years 1965-1970.

The DB6 is the predecessor of DB5 which consisted of a modified aerodynamics compared to the DB5. In the beginning, Aston Martin rejected to build the DB6, but later Aston Martin focused on development of cars which led to the production of DB6. The testing of the DB6 began in the year 1965 on the DB5 chassis. Finally in the 1965 Motor Show, the DB6 was displayed for the first time.

The changes in the DB6 compared to the DB5 are extra space for rear passengers, chrome wire wheels, air conditioning, power steering, ZF five speed manual and three speed automatic gearbox, roofline, windscreen and 7.7 kg heavier than DB5. Also the shooting brakes were introduced later.

The DB6 consists of a 3995 cc L Tadek Marek I6 engine with triple SU carburetors that delivers an output power of 282 bhp at 5500 rpm and 325 bhp in the Vantage engine which was available optionally.

DB6 1966
This version was launched in the year 1966, the technical specifications of this car are

Vehicle Type: - sports car
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 4.0 straight-6
Transmission: - 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic
Horsepower: - 282 hp at 5500 rpm and 325 hp at 5750 rpm in Vantage engine
Torque: - 400 N-m at 4500 rpm
Wheelbase: - 2578 mm
Width: - 1676 mm
Length: - 4623 mm
Height: - 1359 mm
Weight: - 2128 lb
0-60 mph: - 8.4 sec
Top speed: - 150 mph

Shooting Brake
This Shooting Brake version was launched in the year 1966. The Shooting Brakes were introduced for the first time in this car. The technical specifications of this car are

Vehicle Type: - sports car
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 4.0 straight-6
Transmission: - 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic
Horsepower: - 282 hp at 5500 rpm and 325 hp at 5750 rpm in Vantage engine
Torque: - 400 N-m at 4500 rpm
Wheelbase: - 2489 mm
Width: - 1676 mm
Length: - 4572 mm

Aston Martin DB5

The Aston Martin DB5 was manufactured by the Aston Martin Lagonda between the years 1947-1972.

The DB5 is the predecessor of DB4 and it is popularly known as the “James Bond Car” as it featured in the James Bond films “Thunderball”, “Goldfinger”, “Tomorrow Never Dies”, “Golden Eye” and “Casino Royale”.

The DB5 consists of a 4.0 L engine with three SU carburetors and five speed transmission. The capacity of the engine is 3995 cc and it delivers an output power of 282 bhp at 5500 rpm and 288 lb-ft torque at 3850 rpm. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in 8.1 seconds and the top speed is 141 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: 2-door coupe, convertible and shooting brake
Type: - sports car
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 4.0 L I6
Capacity: - 3995 cc
Torque: - 288 lb-ft torque at 3850 rpm
Power: - 282 bhp at 5500 rpm
Width: - 1.68 meters
Length: - 4.57 meters
Height: - 1334 mm
0-60 mph: - 8.1 seconds
Top speed: - 141 mph
Price: - £4,248

DB5 Vantage
The DB5 Vantage is high performance car that consists of three Weber carburetors and it delivers an output power of 314 bhp. A total of 65 units have been manufactured in this version.

DB5 Convertible
The DB5 convertible was manufactured in between the years 1963-1965. A total of 123 DB5 units have been manufactured where 19 units were left hand drive.

DB5 Shooting Brake
The DB5 Shooting Brake is a high speed car and 12 units have been manufactured in this version.

Aston Martin DB9

The Aston Martin DB9 was launched in the year 2004 and it marked the new generation in Aston Martin for the future cars.

The DB9 was first displayed in the Frankfurt Motor Show in the year 2004. The body structure was made of aluminum and it was also the world’s technically advanced sports car. The internal and external features in the sports car can also be seen in the luxury cars.

The DB9 contains a V12 engine with 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. The capacity of the engine is about 5935 cc that delivers an output power of 444 bhp at 6000 rpm and 420 lb-ft torque at 5000 rpm.

The DB9 is also the first car to feature a VH platform. The benefits from this platform are better performance, handling, durability and less weight.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: - production car, with two doors
Configuration: - Front Engine/RWD
Engine: - V12
Capacity: - 5935 cc
Mileage: - 12/19 mpg
Torque: - 420 lb-ft at 5000 rpm
Horsepower: - 444 bhp at 6000 rpm
RPM: - 6800
Transmission: - 6-speed Manual and Automatic
Wheelbase: - 107.9 inches
Length: - 184.9 inches
Width: - 73.9 inches
Height: - 59.9 inches
Weight: - 3770 lb
0-60 mph: - 4.5 sec
Top speed: - 186 mph
Price: - $161,350

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster is a high performance sports car made of fine quality materials first launched at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The Vantage Roadster has stunning looks from the inside and the outside, displaying the original looks in the sports car. It features a high technology engine, hand stitched leather seats and advanced technology electronics. The body structure is made of aluminum and magnesium which results in high rigidity and less weight.

The Vantage Roadster features a three layer fabric top which gives a stunning looks when it is in closed or in open position. This top is operated by a button which takes about 18 seconds for opening or closing.

The car features a V8 engine with a capacity of 4300 cc along with 6-speed manual and sportshift transmission. It delivers an output power of 380 bhp at 7000 rpm and 302 lb-ft torque at 5000 rpm which gives a thrilling driving experience.

Specifications
Vehicle Type: - Production car, two door convertible
Configuration: - Front Engine/RWD
Engine: - V 8
Capacity: - 4300cc
Torque: - 302lb-ft at 5000 rpm
Horsepower: - 380 bhp at 7000 rpm
RPM: - 7300
Transmission: - 6-speed Manual and Sportshift
Length: - 172.5 inches
Weight: - 3760 lb
0-60 mph: - 4.9 sec
Top speed: -175 mph

Aston Martin V8

The Aston Martin DB8 was manufactured by the Aston Martin Lagonda in between the years 1969-1989.

The DB8 is a two door saloon and the predecessor of Aston Martin DBS. It consists of 5.3 L V8 engine with a five speed manual transmission.

DBS V8
The DBS V8 was launched in the year 1972 and its production continued up to the year 1972. The body represents the traditional Aston Martin style and it features four headlights, air conditioner, large tyres, wire wheels, ventilated disc brakes and squared grills.

The DBS V8 consists of a 5.3 L V8 engine with a capacity of 5340 cc that delivers an output power of 315 hp. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and the top speed is about 160 mph.

Aston Martin DBS V8 (foreground) and Aston Martin V8 Vantage (red)Photo by: Nrbelex, Creative Commons

V8
The V8 version was launched in the year 1972 when the DBS V6 was dropped.

Series 2
The V8 was later known as Series 2. A total of 288 cars have been manufactured in between 1972 and 1973. The major differences are mesh grille and dual quartz headlights.

Series 3
The Series 3 was launched in the year 1973 and its production continued up to 1978 where 967 units have been manufactured. The Series 3 consists of a 5.7 L engine with five speed manual and automatic transmission. The engine delivers an output power of 310 hp and it reaches the speed of 60 mph in 6.1 seconds.

Series 4
The series 4 was known as “Oscar India” and it was launched in the year 1978 and its production continued up to 1985 where 352 units have been manufactured. It consists of a three speed automatic transmission and the interiors are made of wood.

Series 5
The Series 5 was launched in the year 1986 and its production continued up to 1989 where 405 units have been manufactured.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: - 2-door coupe
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 5.3 L V8
Transmission: - 5-speed manual
Wheelbase: - 2610 mm
Width: - 1830 mm
Length: - 4585 mm
Height: - 1330 mm
Weight: - 4012 lb
Price: - $140,000