Aston Martin DB6

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Aston Martin DB6
1967 DB6 Vantage
Manufacturer Aston Martin
Production 1965–1970
1567 produced
Predecessor Aston Martin DB5
Successor Aston Martin DBS
Class Sports car
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 3995 cc L Tadek Marek I6
Wheelbase 101.5 in (2578 mm) [1]
Length 182 in (4623 mm)
Width 66 in (1676 mm)
Height 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Curb weight 2128 lb (965 kg)
Fuel capacity 19 imp gal (86 L/23 US gal)

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. Although these two cars shared the same basic look, the tail treatments were very different, and DB6s are less desirable on the collector car market than 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.

The DB6 Mark 2 was announced on 21st August 1969, identified by distinct flares on front and rear wheel arches and wider tyres. Available as an optional extra for the Mark 2 was AE Brico electronic fuel injection combined with the higher compression ratio cylinder head.

[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. It was equipped with three Weber carburetors and higher compression ratio cylinder head.

[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

  1. ^ Cardew, Basil (1966). Daily Express Review of the 1966 Motor Show. London: Beaverbrook Newspapers Ltd. 

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