Aston Martin DBR 2 and DB4

THE ASTON MARTIN DBR 2

The DBR 2 was a British race car produced from 1957 till 1958.
In the middle of the fifties Aston Martin was trying to reach two goals : to make better race cars than Jaguar did and to be a make where future GT engines could be tested. So they build the DBR 1 which was followed by the DBR 2n especially build to race.
The chassis of the DBR 2 was originally designed for a V12 Lagonda engine, the reason for his unusual width, but the DBR 2 never received that engine. Instead it was fitted with a straight six (designed by Tadek Marek).
The body was designed by Ted Cutting in a few weeks time

Specifications :

Engine :	L6; 4164cc
	315PK/6000rpm
Transmission :	rear wheels, 5 gears
Max. Speed :	280 km/h

THE ASTON MARTIN DB4

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The Aston DB4 was produced from 1958 till 1963. The DB4 was a logical development of the earlier DB versions. He received a body designed by the Italian company Touring and a more powerfull engine.
From 1959 you could also buy a short chassis version or a Volante cabrio.

Specifications :

Engine :	L6; 3670cc
	263PK/5700rpm
Transmission :	rear wheels, 4 gears (also available with overdrive)
Dimensions :	length : 4.48 metres
	width : 1.67 metres
Weight :	1296 kg.
Max. Speed :	225 till 238 km/h (dependent on transmission)
0 - 100 km/h :	10 sec.

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