1953 Aston Martin DB3S Specifications

1953 Aston Martin DB3S Specifications

engine Water-Cooled, Twin Spark, Inline-6
position Front Longitudinal
valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement 2922 cc / 178.3 cu in
bore 83 mm / 3.27 in
stroke 90 mm / 3.54 in
compression 8.5:1
power 167.8 kw / 225.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm
hp per litre 77.0 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 262.85 bhp per tonne
torque 246.76 nm / 182.0 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
body / frame Aluminum over Tubular Frame
front brakes Al-Fin Drums
f brake size 330 mm / 13.0 in
rear brakes Inboard Al-Fin Drums
r brake size 279 mm / 11.0 in
front tire size 6x16
rear tire size 6x16
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension Trailing Arms w/Torsion Bars w.Anti-Roll Bars
r suspension De Dion Axle w/Trailing Links, Transverse Torsion Bars 
weight 856 kg / 1887 lbs
wheelbase 2210 mm / 87.0 in
front track 1244 mm / 49.0 in
rear track 1244 mm / 49.0 in
length 3905 mm / 153.7 in
width 1492 mm / 58.7 in
height 1054 mm / 41.5 in
transmission S430/12 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.29:1, 1.87:1, 1.26:1, 1.00:1
final drive Spiral 3.727:1
top speed 225.3 kph / 140.0 mph