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Manufacturer: Aston Martin Class: B Model: DB4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-4 Seater Coupe Dry Weight: 2880 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. DOHC 6 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 92mm x 92mm (3.622" x 3.622") Capacity .......... 3670 cc (223.8") Comp ratio ........ 8.25:1 Head material ..... Aluminum Alloy Port size ......... Intake: 1.325", Exhaust 1.65" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 1.8 lbs Timing data: Intake .... Open 28° BTDC, Close 58° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 62° BBDC, Close 22° ATDC Valve lift: ....... Intake: 0.45", Exhaust: 0.425" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.875" Exhaust ... 1.710" Valve spring ...... Inner: 9.8 lb fitted, Outer: 44.5 lb fitted Carburation ....... Two SU/HD8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 2.49 2 1.74 3 1.25 4 1.00 5 Final drive ratios: 3.31:1=43/13, 3.54:1=46/13,3.77/1=49/13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 98" Track dimension, front ...... 54" Track dimension, rear ....... 53.5" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 14:1 Brakes ...................... Brake lining area: 491 in sq Tire size ................... 6.00 x 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Power-Loc differential Oil cooler Three Weber Dual Horizontal Carburators