These are standard specifications for the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Fully synchronized , Automatic
Chassis # AM30031680
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Chassis # AM30031751
Engine # DBD1420
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Chassis # AM300/3/1497
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Chassis # AM 300/3/1806
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Chassis # AM/300/3/1564
Engine # DBA 1207
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Chassis # AM300/3/1642
Engine # DBA/1266
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1960 |
| Coach Work : | Tickford |
| Price : | $7,550-$8,190 |
| Weight : | 2780 lbs | 1260.987 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8.25 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 119 mph | 191.471 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2922 cc | 178.3 cu in. | 2.9 L. |
| Power : | 162.00 SAE @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 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 : | 2922 cc | 178.3 cu in. | 2.9 L. |
| Power : | 180.00 SAE @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.16:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
4 Manual Fully synchronized , Automatic
Production Figures
| DB2 Mark III Production (1957-1960) : | 550 |
| : | Plus one with a competition 214 bhp engine |
| 1959 Aston Martin Mark III | |
Dimension(s)
Drophead Coupe
Chassis # AM30031680
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Chassis # AM30031751
Engine # DBD1420
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Chassis # AM300/3/1497
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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 171.5 in | 4356 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 54.3 in | 1378 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 99.0 in | 2515 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Fastback Coupe
Chassis # AM 300/3/1806
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| Price : | $7,550 |
| Weight : | 2800 lbs | 1270.059 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 171.5 in | 4356 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 54.3 in | 1378 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 99.0 in | 2515 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Saloon by Tickford
Chassis # AM/300/3/1564
Engine # DBA 1207
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Chassis # AM300/3/1642
Engine # DBA/1266
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| Coachwork : | Tickford |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 171.5 in | 4356 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 54.3 in | 1378 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 99.0 in | 2515 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Drophead Coupe by Tickford
| Coachwork : | Tickford |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 171.5 in | 4356 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 54.3 in | 1378 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 : | Center-lock wire |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Aston Martin Mark III FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III?
Q: How fast is the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III has a top speed of 119 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III has a wheelbase size of 99.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III has a length of 171.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III has a width of 65.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III cost when new?A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III cost approximately $7,550 to $8,190 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III was offered as a Drophead Coupe, Fastback Coupe, Saloon.Q: What tires did the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III have? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III had 6.00x16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III have? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III had Center-lock wire wheels.Q: How many DB2 Mark III were produced? A: Aston Martin produced 550 examples of the DB2 Mark III from 1957 to 1960.Q: What engines did the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III have? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2922 cc | 178.3 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 162.00 SAE @ 5500 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM Inline 6 (2922 cc | 178.3 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 180.00 SAE @ 5500 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Aston Martin Mark III have? A: The 1959 Aston Martin Mark III had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Fully synchronized, Automatic.