1951 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage

A Vantage option became available on the DB2 line in 1951. The package included SU HV6 carburettors and high compression pistons which raised the hoserpower to 125.

typeSeries Production Car
built atFeltham, England
engineWater Cooled, Cast Iron, Inline-6
positionFront Longitudinal
aspirationNatural
valvetrainDOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement2580 cc / 157.4 in³
bore78 mm / 3.07 in
stroke90 mm / 3.54 in
compression8.5:1
power93.2 kw / 125.0 bhp @ 5000 rpm
specific output48.45 bhp per litre
bhp/weight110.23 bhp per tonne
driven wheelsFront Engine / RWD
front brakesGirling Hydrualic Drums
rear brakesGirling Hydrualic Drums
f suspensionTrailing Arms
r suspensionLive Axle
curb weight1134 kg / 2500 lbs
wheelbase2515 mm / 99.0 in
front track1372 mm / 54.0 in
rear track1372 mm / 54.0 in
length4299 mm / 169.3 in
width1651 mm / 65.0 in
height1359 mm / 53.5 in
top speed~196.3 kph / 122.0 mph
0 – 60 mph~10.8 second