1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Aluminum body on multi-tube steel chassis with cru
Production Years for Series :	1953 - 1955
Coach Work :	Mulliner
Price :	$6,000-$6,300

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	2579 cc \| 157.4 cu in. \| 2.6 L.
Power :	125.00 SAE @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.1 in \| 78 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.16:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2 SU Variable-Jet carburetors

Inline 6
Displacement :	2580 cc \| 157.4 cu in. \| 2.6 L.
Power :	140.00 SAE @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2 SU carburetors

Transmission:
4 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	10.9:1
2nd Gear :	7.38:1
3rd Gear :	4.96:1
4th Gear :	3.73:1

Production Figures

1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4
Mark I FastBack Coupe 2 dr. 2 P (by Mulliner) :	566
Mark II DropHead Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	24
Mark II FastBack Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	139
Mark II Notch Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	34

Dimension(s)

Drop Head Coupe by Mulliner

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Chassis # LML/829
Engine # VB6J/384
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Coachwork :	Mulliner
Fuel Capacity :	20.4 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	169.5 in \| 4305 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.

Mark I FastBack Coupe by Mulliner

Chassis # AM3001103
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # VB6J468
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # LML617
Engine # 14C147344
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # LML/946
Engine # VB6J/470
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Coachwork :	Mulliner
Price :	$6,000
Weight :	2650 lbs \| 1202.02 kg
Fuel Capacity :	20.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	169.5 in \| 4305 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.

Mark II FastBack Coupe

Chassis # AM300/1114
Engine # VB6J/656
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Auction entries : 3

Exterior
Price :	$6,000
Fuel Capacity :	20.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	169.5 in \| 4305 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.

Mark II DropHead Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$6,300
Fuel Capacity :	20.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	169.5 in \| 4305 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.

Mark II Notch Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	20.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	169.5 in \| 4305 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 arms and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent with live axle, coil springs, radius rods and Panhard rod

Steering
Worm and Roller

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.00x16
Wheels :	Dunlop center-lock quick-change wire

1955 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,900
Avg. Household Income :	$4,130
Avg. Home :	$10,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.23

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 has a wheelbase size of 99.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 has a length of 169.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 has a width of 65.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 cost when new?A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 cost approximately $6,000 to $6,300 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 was offered as a Drop Head Coupe, Mark I FastBack Coupe, Mark II DropHead Coupe, Mark II FastBack Coupe, Mark II Notch Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 have? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 had 6.00x16 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 have? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 had Dunlop center-lock quick-change wire wheels.

Q: What engines did the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 have? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2579 cc | 157.4 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 125.00 SAE @ 5000 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Inline 6 (2580 cc | 157.4 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 140.00 SAE @ 5000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 have? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.

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