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Specs of Aston Martin DBS V8 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic /1969, 1970, 1971, 1972/

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Key specs

Aston Martin DBS V8 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1969 - 1972/

What is the body type of Aston Martin DBS V8?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1969 DBS V8 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
260 km/h | 162 mph
0-60 mph: 6 sec
What is the power output of Aston Martin DBS Coupe 1969 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
286 Hp, 380 Nm
280 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Aston Martin DBS Coupe 1969 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
5.3 l
5340 cm3
325.87 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1969 Aston Martin 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Aston Martin DBS V8 Coupe 1969 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1969 Aston Martin DBS Coupe?
4580 mm
180.31 in.
What is the width of 1969 Aston Martin DBS Coupe?
1830 mm
72.05 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1969 Aston Martin DBS V8 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
1727 kg
3807 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1969 Aston Martin DBS V8 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic?
3, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1969
End of production
1972
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
6 sec
Maximum speed
260 km/h 162 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6 kg/Hp, 165.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.5 kg/Nm, 220 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
286 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
53.6 Hp/l
Torque
380 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 280 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5340 cm3 325.87 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
100 mm 3.94 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1727 kg 3807 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4580 mm 180.31 in.
Width
1830 mm 72.05 in.
Height
1330 mm 52.36 in.
Wheelbase
2610 mm 102.76 in.
Front track
1500 mm 59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track
1500 mm 59.06 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
140 mm 5.51 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
De Dion axle
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion