1953 Aston Martin DB2 Saloon Vantage
Chassis no.
LML/50/301
Engine no.
VB6B/50/1124
Coachbuilder
Mulliners
Beacon
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ON/OFF
Chassis
From 1953
Chassis LML/50/301
Dampers Telescopic Type
Drum Brakes Front-Rear Hydraulic Operation
Front Suspension Unequal double wishbones and coil springs
Chassis Frame Tubular Frame
Rears Suspension Trailing Arms and Panhard Rod
Steering: Hydraulic-assistance N
Technical Specifications and History Y
Wheel track front 1372 mm
Wheel track rear 1372 mm
Wheelbase 2510 mm
Engine
From 1953
Arrangement Inline
Bore 78 mm
Stroke 90 mm
Compression Ratio 8.16 : 1
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 2580 cc
Cylinders 6
Engine VB6B/50/1124
Engine Type Front
Fuel System Carburettors type SU
Fuel System Carburettors Number 2
Gearbox Number of forward speed 4
Manufacturer ASTON MARTIN, LTD
Maximum power 125 hp
Maximum power 5000 rpm
Maximum torque 19 kgm
Maximum torque 2400 rpm
Notes Engine Vantage VB6E Straight 6
Technical Specifications and History Y
Top speed 180 Km/h
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Valvetrain DOHC
Transmission Wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Body
From 1953
Coachbuilder Mulliners
Colour Green
Colours Description British Racing Green
Wheels type Wire
Designer Feeley Frank
Height 1360 mm
Lenghth 4130 mm
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Fastback coupe
Tyres Front size 6.00 x 16
Tyres Rear size 6.00 x 16
Unladen weight 1180 kg
Width 1650 mm
Interior
From 1953
Cockpit/panels Red
Hand drive LHD - Left Hand Drive
Material Leather
Number of seats 2
Seats Red