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Manufacturer: Aston Martin Class: B Model: DB2 (1950-1954) DB2-4 Mk I ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-4 Seater Coupe Dry Weight: (not spec'd) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. DOHC 6 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 78mm x 90mm Capacity .......... 2580 cc Comp ratio ........ 6.5:1, 8.2:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake: 1.5", Exhaust 1.7" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 14.25 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 18° or 14° BTDC, Close (not spec'd)° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 8° or 10° BBDC, Close (not spec'd)° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.344" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.515" Exhaust ... 1.365" Valve spring ...... Intake: 41.4 lb/in, Exhaust 103.8 lb/in Carburation ....... Two SU H4 Thermo 556 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 2.92 2.92 2 1.96 1.87 3 1.33 or 1.26 4 1.00 1.00 5 Final drive ratios: 3.50:1=35/10, 3.73:1=41/11, 3.77/1=49/13, 4.1:1=37/9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... (not spec'd) Track dimension, front ...... 54" Track dimension, rear ....... 54" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 14.5:1 Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 6.00 x 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Two SU H6 Thermo 571 carburators Three Weber 35 DCO or 36 DCF carburators