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
1360 mm 53.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.73
Kerb weight
1270 kg 2800 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
51.50 %
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 carbs
Maximum power(nett)
164.3 PS (162.0 bhp) (120.8 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
55.4 bhp/litre0.91 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(nett)
244.0 Nm (180 ft?�·lb) (24.9 kgm)@ 4000 rpm
bmep
1049.3 kPa (152.2 psi)
Specific torque
83.5 Nm/litre
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
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
7.10 s
0-60 mph
9.30 s
0-100 mph
31.00 s
Standing
17.40 s
Top speed
193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight
127.56 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turns lock-to-lock
2.500
Suspension
front I.TrailLi.CS.ARB.
Tyres: Front
6.00-16
Tyres: Rear
6.00-16
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅: Front
305 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
305 mm
Transmission
4OD
Top gear ratio
2.90
Final drive ratio
3.77
RAC rating
25.6
year
1957