Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII
Overview
| Produced: |
1957-1959, 551 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Drophead Coupe Saloon |
0 - 50 - 7.1 secs
Standing Q-m - 17.4 secs
Fuel Consumption - 18.1 mpg
Max Speed - 120 mph
The DB2/4 Mk 3 was the final version of this successful design. The 2,922 cc six cylinder engine was significantly more powerful than its predecessors, delivering 164 bhp at 5,000 rpm.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2922cc | 6 | 83mm x 90mm | 8.2 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 bhp 5000 |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon | Bonhams | 18 May 2013 | £50000.00 | £57500.00 |
| 201 | Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon | Bonhams | 18 May 2013 | £190000.00 | £214300.00 |
| 228 | Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé | Bonhams | 19 May 2012 | £205000.00 | £231100.00 |
| 220 | Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon | Bonhams | 11 May 2012 | Not sold | |
| 280 | Aston Martin DB MKIII Sports Saloon Project | Bonhams | 2 Feb 2012 | €120000.00 | €138000.00 |
| 265 | Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark III Coupe | RM Auctions | 19 Jan 2012 | $150000.00 | - |
| 134 | Aston Martin DB 2/4 MKIII Drophead | Barons | 7 Sep 2010 | £186000.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB2 Series |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 July 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB2 Series- The later DBs may hog the headlines, but they owe their existence to the DB2 range, which firmly placed Aston Martin on the map as makers of fine sporting machines. IAN SEABROOK is your guide. | ||||
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