These are standard specifications for the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual David Brown; close-ratio
![Roadster](../images/filler.png)
Chassis # DB3S104
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Chassis # 113![Roadster](../images/filler.png)
Chassis # DB3S/118
Engine # VB6K/118
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Chassis # DBS3 103![Roadster](../images/filler.png)
Chassis # DB3S/111
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Chassis # DB3S/105
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel Tube Frame |
Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1956 |
Weight : | 2050 lbs | 929.864 kg |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 6 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 130 mph | 209.17 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Straight 6 | |
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Displacement : | 2992 cc | 182.6 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
Power : | 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
Bore : | 83.0 mm | 3.268 in. |
Stroke : | 90.0 mm | 3.543 in. |
Compression : | 8.7:1 |
Valvetrain : | 12 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Weber Sidedraft carburetors |
4 Manual David Brown; close-ratio
Production Figures
DB3S Production (1953-1956) : | 31 |
1955 Aston Martin DB3S | |
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 31 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
![Roadster](https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/Aston Martin/55-Aston-Martin-DB3S_DV-09-RMM_01-200.jpg)
Chassis # DB3S104
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![Roadster](https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/Aston Martin/55-Aston-Martin-DB3S_num14-DV-10-MH_01-200.jpg)
Chassis # 113
![Roadster](https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/Aston Martin/55-Aston-Martin-DB3S_DV_12-RMM-01-200.jpg)
Chassis # DB3S/118
Engine # VB6K/118
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![Roadster](https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/Aston Martin/55-Aston-Martin-DB3S_num8_DV-13-MH-01-200.jpg)
Chassis # DBS3 103
![Roadster](https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/Aston Martin/55-Aston-Martin-DB3S_DV-14-GCP-01-200.jpg)
Chassis # DB3S/111
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![Roadster](https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/Aston Martin/54-aston-martin-db3S-dv-17-mh-01-200.jpg)
Chassis # DB3S/105
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 158.5 in | 4026 mm. |
Width : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Height : | 40.0 in | 1016 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 87.0 in | 2210 mm. |
Front Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
Rear Track : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Trailing Arms w/Transverse Torsion Arms Rear : De Dion Axle w/Trailing Arms, Torsion Bars |
Steering | |
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Rack and Pinion |
Brakes | |
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Front Brake Size : | 13.0 in | 330 mm. |
Rear Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
1955 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Aston Martin DB3S FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB3S has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB3S has a wheelbase size of 87.01 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB3S has a length of 158.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB3S has a width of 61.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB3S was a 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 1955 Aston Martin DB3S have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S was a Straight 6 (2992 cc | 182.6 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Aston Martin DB3S have? A: The 1955 Aston Martin DB3S had a 4 speed Manual David Brown; close-ratio gearbox.