Aston Martin DB6
Overview
| Produced: |
1965-1970, 1567 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 2 doors, 4 seats
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Following on from the success of the DB5, the DB6 first entered production in 1965 and was to run well into 1970, being produced side-by-side with the DBS at the Newport Pagnell factory. DB6 MK2 introduced in 1969, featuring flared wheel arches and standard power steering.
The DB6 bodywork had a new tail design, offering improved aerodynamics and also had a revised rear 1/4 windows and a higher rear roof line. Options now included power steering (on MK1 cars), air conditioning, automatic transmission, limited slip differential and a 325bhp Vantage engine option.
A convertible body style was also offered, as was the normal Aston tradition, although now called "Volante", a name still used by the company today. Early (1965-1966) DB6 Volantes had a "short chassis" body, only 37 were produced and are distinguished by a shorter tail. A handful of "Shooting Brakes" were also produced by British coachbuilder Harold Radford.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3995cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin Alu S6 DOHC (DB4 onwards) | 96mm x 92mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | F/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Rear | Beam axle/Coil Springs | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148mph | 6s | 13mpg | 270bhp @6000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 2 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * * * | * * * * * |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £22500 | £40000 | £60000 | 26-Oct-06 |
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