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Aston Martin DB 3S
General information | |
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| Model | Aston Martin DB 3S |
| Year | 1956 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2920 ccm (178.18 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 2920 ccm (178.18 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Max power | 212.90 PS (157 kW or 210 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 195.00 Nm (19.9 kgf-m or 143.8 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 83.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 233.0 km/h (144.8 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2329 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 3310 litres (875 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 914 kg (2,015.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3920 mm (154.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1050 mm (41.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2220 mm (87.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 70.0 litres (18.49 gallons) |
