Aston Martin DBR1 (1956 - 1959)

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Chassis Multi-tubular, space frame design
Suspension (front) Torsion bar and trailing arms
Suspension (rear) De Dion with longitudinal torsion bars and Watt linkage
Length 13 ft 2.5 in (4,026 mm)
Width 5 ft 4 in (1,630 mm)
Height 3 ft 2.5 in (978 mm)
Axle track 4 ft 3.5 in (1,308 mm)
Wheelbase 7 ft 6 in (2,290 mm)
Engine Aston Martin 2,493 cc / 2,922 cc, Straight six, FR Layout
Transmission David Brown CG537 5-speed Manual
Power 255 bhp (190 kW)
Weight 1,765 lb (801 kg)
Tyres Avon

 

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Engine
Configuration Straight 6
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction alloy block and head
Displacement 2,992 cc / 182.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 84.0 mm (3.3 in) / 90.0 mm (3.5 in)
Compression 9.3:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed 3 Weber 45 DCO Carburettors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 254 bhp / 189 kW @ 6,250 rpm
BHP/Liter 85 bhp / liter

 

Drivetrain
Chassis body on multi tubular spaceframe
Front suspension trailing links, torsion bars
Rear suspension DeDion axle, trailing links, torsion bars
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes Girling discs, all-round
Gearbox David Brown CG537 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

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