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Manufacturer: Aston Martin Class: B Model: DB2-4 Mk I and Mk II ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-4 Seater Coupe Dry Weight: 2594 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. DOHC 6 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 83mm x 90mm Capacity .......... 2922 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.2:1 or 8.7:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake: 1.5", Exhaust 1.7" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 14.25 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 10° BTDC, Close (not spec'd)° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 10° BBDC, Close (not spec'd)° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.344" or 3.75" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.515" Exhaust ... 1.365" Valve spring ...... Intake: 41.4 lb/in, Exhaust 103.8 lb/in Carburation ....... Two SU H6 701 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 2.92 2.92 2 1.96 1.87 3 1.33 or 1.26 4 1.00 1.00 5 Final drive ratios: 3.31:1=43/13,3.50:1=35/10,3.53:1=46/13,3.73:1=41/11, 3.77:1=49/13,4.09:1=45/11,4.10:1=37/9,4.27:1=47/11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... (not spec'd) Track dimension, front ...... 54" Track dimension, rear ....... 54" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 14.5:1 Brakes ...................... 12 in Drums, Lining area = 174 in sq Tire size ................... 6.00 x 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Larger valves (cyl head conversion VB6L/1) Three Weber 35 DCO carburators