Aston Martin DBS V8 Series 1

Overview

Produced: 1969-1972, 405 produced.
Types: Saloon, 2 doors, 4 seats

Aston Martin finally launched the DBSV8 at the end of 1969, after a longer than anticipated development plan. The wait was obviously worthwhile as the engine is still in production today, albeit in heavily modified form. The new twin cam V8 engine produced a staggering 375bhp in standard form, enough to propel the car to a top speed of 160mph, unbelievable for an early 1970s car weighing nearly 2 tons!

Made only as a Saloon the DBSV8 can be identified by its twin headlamp grille and cast aluminum road wheels, which replaced the DBS 6 cylinders wire wheels. Most cars had automatic transmission although a manual ZF gearbox could also be specified, this manual box suffered because of its heavy clutch. An important car in Astons history that offers real super car performance in an almost transatlantic way.

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
5340cc V8 4OHC Aston Martin V8 100mm x 85mm  

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain F/R
Steering Rack-and-pinion
Suspension Front Independent/Coil Springs
Rear De Dion/Coil Springs

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
162mph 5.4s   12mpg 345bhp  

Brakes

Front Rear Comment
Disc Disc  

Body

Type Seats Doors Comment
Saloon 4 2  

Maintainability

Mechanics Bodywork
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£6500 £10000 £18500 26-Oct-06
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