The Aston Martin DB6 is a sports car manufactured by the Aston Martin Lagonda Limited in between the years 1965-1970.

The DB6 is the predecessor of DB5 which consisted of a modified aerodynamics compared to the DB5. In the beginning, Aston Martin rejected to build the DB6, but later Aston Martin focused on development of cars which led to the production of DB6. The testing of the DB6 began in the year 1965 on the DB5 chassis. Finally in the 1965 Motor Show, the DB6 was displayed for the first time.

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The changes in the DB6 compared to the DB5 are extra space for rear passengers, chrome wire wheels, air conditioning, power steering, ZF five speed manual and three speed automatic gearbox, roofline, windscreen and 7.7 kg heavier than DB5. Also the shooting brakes were introduced later.

The DB6 consists of a 3995 cc L Tadek Marek I6 engine with triple SU carburetors that delivers an output power of 282 bhp at 5500 rpm and 325 bhp in the Vantage engine which was available optionally.

DB6 1966
This version was launched in the year 1966, the technical specifications of this car are

Vehicle Type: – sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 4.0 straight-6
Transmission: – 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic
Horsepower: – 282 hp at 5500 rpm and 325 hp at 5750 rpm in Vantage engine
Torque: – 400 N-m at 4500 rpm
Wheelbase: – 2578 mm
Width: – 1676 mm
Length: – 4623 mm
Height: – 1359 mm
Weight: – 2128 lb
0-60 mph: – 8.4 sec
Top speed: – 150 mph

Shooting Brake
This Shooting Brake version was launched in the year 1966. The Shooting Brakes were introduced for the first time in this car. The technical specifications of this car are

Vehicle Type: – sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 4.0 straight-6
Transmission: – 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic
Horsepower: – 282 hp at 5500 rpm and 325 hp at 5750 rpm in Vantage engine
Torque: – 400 N-m at 4500 rpm
Wheelbase: – 2489 mm
Width: – 1676 mm
Length: – 4572 mm

The Aston Martin DB4 is a sports car manufactured by the Aston Martin Lagonda Limited in between the years 1958-1963.

The DB4 is the Predecessor of DB Mark lll. The DB4 has been designed by Tadek Marek, a Polish-English automobile engineer and the light weight body has been designed by Carrozzeria Touring.

The DB4 consists of a 3.7 L Tadek Marek I6 engine with dual SU carburetor. The capacity of the engine is about 3670 cc and it delivers an output power of 240 hp. The disc brakes are servo assisted and it measures 11.5 inches.

In the year 1962 the convertible has been introduced where 74 convertibles have been manufactured. The DB4 reaches the speed of 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and the top speed is about 139.3 mph and the cost of the car is about £3967.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-seat coupe and drophead
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 3.7 L I6
Capacity: – 3670 cc
Wheelbase: – 2489 mm
Width: – 1676 mm
Length: – 4496 mm
Height: – 1334 mm
0-60 mph: – 9.3 seconds
Top speed: – 139.3 mph
Price: – £3967

Versions:

DB4 GT
The DB4 GT was launched in the year 1959; it is a high performance and light weight car. The DB4 GT consisted of aluminum skin for less weight and enclosed headlights. The DB4 GT consists of a 3.7 L I6 with a capacity of 3670 cc and 3.8 L I6 engine with a capacity of 3750 cc. The engine consists of three dual choke Weber carburetors. The engine delivers an output power of 302 hp and it reaches the speed of 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and the top speed is 153 mph.

Vantage
The Vantage version was launched in the year 1961. It is a high performance car that contains three SU carburetors and delivers an output power of 266 hp. A total of 32 convertibles and 136 saloons have been manufactured in the Vantage version. This car can also be seen in the movie “Goldfinger”.

Vantage GT
The Vantage GT is a high performance car and featured a power engine and a total of 14 units have been manufactured.

First Person View of the Aston Martin DB4

The Porsche 914 was first displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the year 1969. It featured a stylish body structure, latest technology and a powerful engine of that time.

The Porsche 914 featured a four cylinder and six cylinder engines that delivered an output power of 76 hp at 110 rpm. The Porsche 914 is well known for its high performance, comfort and smooth driving and a total of 115,631 units have been manufactured making it the best sports car during its period.

The Porsche 914 celebrated its 40th anniversary and an exhibition was held in between April 9th to May 10th where the Porsche 914/8 was displayed with the eight cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 300 bhp.

Specifications

Vehicle type: – 2-door coupe, targa
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engines: – flat-2 and flat-6
Power: – 76 hp at 110 rpm
Weight: – 2194 lbs