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1969 PCS Book

1969 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Aston Martin					Class: B
Model:		DB5 Coupe & Convertible
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ENGINE:
	Manufacturer ......	Aston Martin
	Type ..............	DOHC 6 cyl in line
	Bore & stroke .....	3.78” x 3.62”
	Capacity ..........	3995 cc
	Head material .....	Aluminum
	Block material ....	Aluminum
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	2.02”
		Exhaust ...	1.88”
	Carburation .......	Three 2” SU
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Clutch Diameter:	10”
	Gearbox
		No. speeds forward:	4 or 5
		Ratios:
			Std.	Alt.	Alt.	Alt.	Alt.	Alt.
		1	2.92	2.73
		2	1.85	1.76
		3	1.25	1.23
		4	1.00	1.00
		5		0.83
	Overdrive
		Make & Model:	None	
		Ratio .......	
	Final drive ratios:	3.31, 3.54, 3.73, 3.77, 4.09
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	98”
	Track dimension, front ......	54”
	Track dimension, rear .......	53.5”
	Wheel Diameter ..............	15”
	Rim Width ...................	5.5”
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BRAKES		STANDARD		ALTERNATE
	Front:	11.5” Disc
	Rear:	10.75” Disc
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WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
	Official weight:	2800 lbs	Radiator cap ......	17 Qt
						Oil sump cap ......	13 Qt
						Fuel tank cap .....	23/19 Gal
						Alt:
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