These are standard specifications for the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual David Brown
Chassis # DB3S/120
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1956 |
| Weight : | 2050 lbs | 929.864 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 6.0 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 130 mph | 209.17 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2917 cc | 178.0 cu in. | 2.9 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) |
| Valvetrain : | 12 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 3 Weber 45 DCO carburetor | |
4 Manual David Brown
Production Figures
| DB3S Production (1953-1956) : | 31 |
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3S | |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 30 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.5 in | 4026 mm. |
| Width : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
| Height : | 40.0 in | 1016 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 93.0 in | 2362 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
Fixed Head Coupe
Chassis # DB3S/120
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| Body Designer : | Frank Feeley |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.5 in | 4026 mm. |
| Width : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
| Height : | 40.0 in | 1016 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 93.0 in | 2362 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Trailing Arms w/Transverse Torsion Arms Rear : De Dion Axle w/Trailing Arms, Torsion Bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Al-Fin Drums |
| Rear Brakes : | Al-Fin Drums |
| Front Brake Size : | 13.0 in | 330 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Aston Martin DB3S FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S?
Q: How fast is the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1956 Aston Martin DB3S has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1956 Aston Martin DB3S has a wheelbase size of 93.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1956 Aston Martin DB3S has a length of 158.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1956 Aston Martin DB3S has a width of 61.50 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1956 Aston Martin DB3S was offered as a Fixed Head Coupe, Roadster.Q: How many DB3S were produced? A: Aston Martin produced 31 examples of the DB3S from 1953 to 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S was a Straight 6 (2917 cc | 178.0 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1956 Aston Martin DB3S have? A: The 1956 Aston Martin DB3S had a 4 speed Manual David Brown gearbox.