These are standard specifications for the 1952 Aston Martin DB2, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # LML 50-193
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Chassis # LML/50/102
Engine # VB6B/50/553
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Chassis # LML/50/296
Engine # VB6R/50/1122
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on multi-tube steel chassis with cru |
| Production Years for Series : | 1950 - 1953 |
| Price : | $5,955-$6,055 |
| Weight : | 2505 lbs | 1136.249 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 12.4 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 18.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 117 mph | 188.253 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2580 cc | 157.4 cu in. | 2.6 L. |
| Power : | 107 BHP (78.752 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 SU Variable-Jet carburetors | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2580 cc | 157.4 cu in. | 2.6 L. |
| Power : | 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.16:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| DB2 Production (1950-1953) : | 411 |
| : | Some sources say 409; 97 were Drophead Coupes; 309 were Fastback Coupes; 10 were race cars; |
| 1952 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Dimension(s)
FastBack Coupe
Chassis # LML 50-193
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Chassis # LML/50/102
Engine # VB6B/50/553
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| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.3 in | 4300 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 99.0 in | 2515 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
DropHead Coupe
Chassis # LML/50/296
Engine # VB6R/50/1122
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| Price : | $6,055 |
| Weight : | 2660 lbs | 1206.556 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.3 in | 4300 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 99.0 in | 2515 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs, trailing links and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent with live axle, coil springs, radius rods adn Panhard rod | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Roller |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
1952 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $3,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,050 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1952 Aston Martin DB2 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1952 Aston Martin DB2?
Q: How fast is the 1952 Aston Martin DB2? A: The 1952 Aston Martin DB2 has a top speed of 117 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1952 Aston Martin DB2? A: The 1952 Aston Martin DB2 has a wheelbase size of 99.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1952 Aston Martin DB2? A: The 1952 Aston Martin DB2 has a length of 169.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1952 Aston Martin DB2? A: The 1952 Aston Martin DB2 has a width of 65.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 cost when new?A: The 1952 Aston Martin DB2 cost approximately $5,955 to $6,055 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Aston Martin DB2? A: The 1952 Aston Martin DB2 was offered as a DropHead Coupe, FastBack Coupe.Q: How many DB2 were produced? A: Aston Martin produced 411 examples of the DB2 from 1950 to 1953.Q: What engines did the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 have? A: The 1952 Aston Martin DB2 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2580 cc | 157.4 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 107 BHP (78.752 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 3000 RPM Inline 6 (2580 cc | 157.4 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 3000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 have? A: The 1952 Aston Martin DB2 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.