1962 Aston Martin DB4 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1962 Aston Martin DB4, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Magnesium alloy body panels
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1963
Body Designer :	Touring
Coach Work :	Touring, Zagato
Price :	$10,500-$13,500
Weight :	2880 lbs \| 1306.346 kg
Introduced At :	1959 London Motorshow

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.4 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	14.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	142 mph \| 228.478 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3670 cc \| 224.0 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	8.25:1
Main Bearings :	7
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
2 SU carburetors

Inline 6
Displacement :	3670 cc \| 224.0 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	302 HP (222.272 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
3 Weber Dual-choke 45DCOE4 carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual Fully synchronized , 3 Automatic Borg-Warner

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.49:1
2nd Gear :	1.74:1
3rd Gear :	1.25:1
4th Gear :	1.0:1

Production Figures

DB4 GT Production (1959-1963) :	74
1962 Aston Martin DB4
Coupe 2 dr. :	75
Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Touring) :	1,113
Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Zagato) :	19

Dimension(s)

Fastback Coupe by Touring

Chassis # DB4/870/R
Engine # 370/879
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Chassis # DB4/589/L
Engine # 370/565
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Auction entries : 2

Chassis # 778
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Chassis # B4/910/R
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Chassis # DB4/794/L
Engine # 370/841
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Auction entries : 1

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Chassis # DB4/817/L
Engine # 370/790
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Auction entries : 2

Chassis # DB4/958/L
Engine # 370/994/SS
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # DB4/886/L
Engine # 370/0209/GT
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Auction entries : 2

Chassis # DB4/965/L
Engine # 370/992/SS
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Auction entries : 3

Chassis # DB4/836/L
Engine # DB4/836/L
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Body Designer :	Touring
Coachwork :	Touring
Fuel Capacity :	22.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	176.8 in \| 4489 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	98.0 in \| 2489 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.

Coupe

Chassis # 0153/L GT
Engine # 0152 GT
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Exterior
Price :	$12,500
Weight :	2705 lbs \| 1226.967 kg
Fuel Capacity :	36.0 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	171.8 in \| 4362 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	93.0 in \| 2362 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Chassis # DB4C/1175/L
Engine # 370/1178
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Chassis # DB4C/1064/R
Engine # 370/1016/SS
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Chassis # DB4C/1055/R
Engine # 370/1002/SS
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Exterior
Price :	$11,250
Weight :	2800 lbs \| 1270.059 kg
Fuel Capacity :	22.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	176.8 in \| 4489 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	98.0 in \| 2489 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.

Fastback Coupe by Zagato

Chassis # DB4GT/0186/R
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Chassis # DB4GT/0190/L
Engine # 370/0190/GT
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Exterior
Coachwork :	Zagato
Price :	$13,500
Weight :	2600 lbs \| 1179.34 kg
Fuel Capacity :	22.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	176.8 in \| 4489 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	98.0 in \| 2489 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	53.5 in \| 1359 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Upper/lower control arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Live axle with Watt linkage, trailing links and coil springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.00 x 16 Avon Turbospeed
Wheels :	Borrani 5Kx16 center lock wire with light alloy rims

1962 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,125
Avg. Household Income :	$5,556
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.28

1962 Aston Martin DB4 FAQs (show)

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Q: How fast is the 1962 Aston Martin DB4? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has a top speed of 142 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Aston Martin DB4? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has wheelbase sizes of 93.00 and 98.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Aston Martin DB4? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has lengths of 171.75 and 176.75 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1962 Aston Martin DB4? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has a width of 66.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Aston Martin DB4 cost when new?A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 cost approximately $10,500 to $13,500 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Aston Martin DB4? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Fastback Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1962 Aston Martin DB4 have? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 had 6.00 x 16 Avon Turbospeed tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1962 Aston Martin DB4 have? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 had Borrani 5Kx16 center lock wire with light alloy rims wheels.

Q: How many DB4 GT were produced? A: Aston Martin produced 74 examples of the DB4 GT from 1959 to 1963.

Q: What engines did the 1962 Aston Martin DB4 have? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3670 cc | 224.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 4250 RPM

Inline 6 (3670 cc | 224.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 302 HP (222.272 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Aston Martin DB4 have? A: The 1962 Aston Martin DB4 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Fully synchronized, 3 speed Automatic Borg-Warner.