Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2515 mm 99 in
Track: Front
1372 mm 54 in
Track: Rear
1372 mm 54 in
Length
4356 mm 171.5 in
Width
1651 mm 65 in
Height
1359 mm 53.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.73
Ground clearance
143 mm 5.6 in
Kerb weight
1270 kg 2800 lb
Fuel capacity
70.5 litres 15.5 UK Gal 18.6 US Gal
Bore
83.00 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2.9 litre2922 cc(178.311 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
8.20:1
Fuel system
2 SU H6 carburettors
Maximum power(nett)
180.5 PS (178.0 bhp) (132.7 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
60.9 bhp/litre1 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Aston Martin
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.92
Unitary capacity
487 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
140.16 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
Marles
Turns lock-to-lock
2.500
Suspension
front I.TrailLi.CS.ARB.
Tyres: Front
6.00 x 16
Tyres: Rear
6.00 x 16
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅: Front
305 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
305 mm
Transmission
4OD
Top gear ratio
0.78
Final drive ratio
3.77
RAC rating
25.6
year
1957