Todos los detalles del majestuoso deportivo Aston Martín DB2 diseñado por W.O. Bentley se dieron a conocer a la prensa el día 12 de abril de 1950, tres días antes que se iniciara el Salón del AUTOMÓVIL , Motor Show de New York. (15-23 de abril).
El Aston Martin DB2 disponible en dos versiones , Coupé Salón y Drophead Coupé venía equipado con una mecánica de seis cilindros de 2580cc bajo una carrocería de aluminio y un chasis de acero reconocido de excelente. El Aston Martin DB2 aparte de su carácter deportivo cosecha un sin fin de cualidades de diseño que amasan todo el esplendor de la Aston Martín.
Aston Martin DB2 Datos Técnicos:
Motor: Posición delantera 6 cilindros
Potencia: 105cv a 5000rpm- Vantage versión potenciada 125cv a 5000rpm
Velocidades: Manual 4 velocidades
Suspensión delantera: Independiente ,resortes helicoidales y barra estabilizadora
Suspensión trasera: Eje trasero activo , barra Panhard y resortes helicoidales
Frenos delanteros y traseros: De tambor
Peso: 1111 kg
Velocidad máxima: 117 millas por hora
Aceleración 0-60 millas : 11.2 sec.
Precio época: L 1.915 (Salón), L 1598 (Drophead Coupé)
Details of the DB2 were released to the Press on April 12, 1950 and was shown as a production car at the New York Motor Show on April 15-23. The DB2 followed the 2-litre sports chassis design in many ways but was 9 inches shorter in the wheelbase. The body itself was the work of designer Frank Feeley and was built around a square section tube frame on which an aluminium body was attached. The new DB2 engine was designed under the guidance of the great W.O.Bentley.
The DB2 was available in both Coupe and Drophead Coupe. The engine had twin overhead camshafts, hemispherical combustion chambers, a stroke of 90 mm and bore 78 mm giving a capacity of 2580 cc.
In standard form, power output was 105bhp. A 125bhp Vantage version was later offered. The DB2 is known for its superb chassis, great performance, and an immense amount of character.
Specification
Price New: £ 1,915 (Saloon), £ 1,598 (Drophead Coupe)
Engine: dohc I-6, 2580 cc, 105 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 125 lbs-ft @ 3000 rpm (Vantage: 125 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 144 lbs-ft @2400 rpm)
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Suspension: Front: trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear: live axle, trailing links, Panhard rod, coil springs
Brakes: front/rear drums
Wheelbase: 8’3”
Weight: 1111kg
Top Speed: 117 mph
0-60 mph: 11.2 sec. Automóviles Clásicos Aston MartinCoche Clásico Aston Martin DB2