Aston Martin DB5
The Aston Martin DB5 is a British grand tourer (GT) produced by Aston Martin and designed by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. Originally produced from 1963 to 1965, the DB5 was an evolution of the final series of DB4. The "DB" designation is from the initials of David Brown who built up the company from 1947 onwards.
| Aston Martin DB5 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 1963–1965 (1,059 units) 2020 (25 units) |
| Designer | Federico Formenti at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door 2+2 coupé 2-door convertible (123) 2-door shooting brake (13) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | 2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | DOHC Straight-6, 4.0 L (3,995 cc) |
| Power output | 282–325 bhp (210–242 kW) @ 5500 rpm 280–288 lb⋅ft (380–390 N⋅m) @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed ZF box or optional BorgWarner 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm (98.0 in) |
| Length | 4,570 mm (179.9 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,502 kg (3,311 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DB4 |
| Successor | Aston Martin DB6 |
The DB5 is best-known for its role in the James Bond films. It was first driven by the fictional spy in the film Goldfinger (1964). In 2013, the car featured on a "British Auto Legends" postage stamp issued by the Royal Mail.
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