Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI
Overview
| Produced: |
1953-1955, 565 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats Convertible,2 doors,4 seats |
An elegant follow on from the DB2, now with a four seater (2+2) Saloon (Coupe) or Drophead Coupe body, featuring a much cleaner nose design than before. Early cars have 2.6 Litre Vantage spec engines, later cars (from 1954) have a more powerful 3 Litre engine that compensates for the extra weight.
The DB2/4 MK1 can be considered a practical car, Saloons have an early form of "hatchback" rear window and the later 3 Litre cars boast
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2580cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin/Lagonda S6 DOHC | 83mm x 90mm | |
| 2922cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin/Lagonda S6 DOHC |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Coil Springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 mph | 11.1 s | 125 bhp 5000 | Figures relate to 2580cc engine |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB2 Series |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 July 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB2 Series- The later DBs may hog the headlines, but they owe their existence to the DB2 range, which firmly placed Aston Martin on the map as makers of fine sporting machines. IAN SEABROOK is your guide. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 September 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6- Aston Martin is to England what Ferrari is to Italy and Porsche is to Germany.....and within the hierachy of its models, the DB4-6 series stand head and shoulders above the rest. RICHARD GUNN discusses buying into the dream. | ||||
| Article |
Adding Lightness - Aston Martin DB2/4 |
106 |
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| Publication | Octane June 2006 | |||
| Adding Lightness - Aston Martin DB2/4 - In order to use his newly azquired Aston Martin DB2/4 as often as possible, one owner has commissioned a clever five-speed gearbox conversion that transforms the car. | ||||
| Article |
British Beef - Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2005 | |||
| British Beef - Michael Buckley tracks the evolution of the quintessential English Grand tourer, with every Aston Martin DB - from gorgeous 2 to awesome 9. Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin DB4, Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin DB6, Aston Martin DBS, Aston Martin DB7, Aston Martin DB9. | ||||
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