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Aston Martin released the grand tourer DB4 in 1958, in London. The British carmaker produced this sports car model until 1963, which spawned five series.
topAt the 1958 London Motor Show, Aston Martin unveiled the DB4 and it went on to be produced for five series. This was also Aston Martin’s first car to have its assembly at the Newport Pagnell plant, in Buckinghamshire.
Derivate versions of the DB4 include: the GT, the GT Zagato, Vantage, Vantage GT and Volante. From 1958 through 1963, a sum of 1110 DB4 units were built.
topThe Aston Martin DB4 is powered by a 3.7-liter front engine, which was conceived by Tadek Marek. It comes with 240 hp and can reach up to 139 mi/h (224 km/h), while going from 0–60 mi/h in 8 seconds.
The rear-wheel drive DB4 is supported by either a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic transmission.
topTube-framed steel chassis. Platform (no data) Suspension Independent front suspension with lower wishbones, dampers and coil springs. Rear rigid axle with Watt linkage, coil springs and dampers. Steering Rack and pinion steering. Brakes All-wheels servo assisted disc brakes.
topThe DB4’s lightweight body was conceived at Carrozzeria Touring, in Milan, Italy. This model was initially available both as a 2+2 hatchback and as a 2-seat coupe. Then, in 1962, a 2+2 convertible bodywork was also made available.
topAston Martin
Aston Martin was founded in 1914 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford and the brand’s name is a merging between the hill-climb circuit named Aston Hill and Lionel’s surname, Martin.
Before the company was born, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford worked for the car company Singer and raced cars at hill climbing and racing events, such as the Aston Hill, in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire. Then, the duo decided it... more
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