Aston Martin DB6
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| Manufacturer: | Aston Martin |
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| Production: | 1965–1970 1567 produced |
| Predecessor: | Aston Martin DB5 |
| Successor: | Aston Martin Vantage |
| Class: | Sports car |
| Body style: | FR 2-door coupe |
| Engine: | 4.0 L Tadek Marek I6 |
The Aston Martin DB6 was a sports car manufactured by Aston Martin from 1965 to 1970. The car had improved aerodynamics and specification over its predecessor, the DB5.
One major change from the DB5 to the DB6 was the abandonment of the superleggera construction technique for the more common body-on-frame. Triple SU carbs produced 282 hp (210 kW). A Mark II car shared many parts with the then-new DBS.
[edit] Specifications
- Weight: 1550 kg (3417 lb)
- Engine: 4.0 L (3996 cc/243 in³) straight-6
- Power: 325 hp (239 kW) at 5750 rpm
- Torque: 400 N•m (295 ft•lbf) at 4500 rpm
- Top Speed: 241 km/h (150 mph)
- 0-60 mph (97 km/h) Acceleration: 8.4 s
[edit] DB6 Vantage
As with previous models, a high-power DB6 Vantage was built. Equipped with three Weber carburettors, the Vantage engine produced a claimed 325 hp (242 kW).
[edit] DB6 Volante
The convertible DB6 Volante bowed at the 1966 London Motor Show. Just 140 were built, including 29 high-output Vantage Volante versions.
[edit] References
- Newport Pagnell 6 Cylinder Cars. AstonMartins.com. Retrieved on June 23, 2005.
[edit] External link
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