Beautifully designed sports car

The first series of Aston Martin DB2 models was first presented in 1950 at the New York Motor Show. Even before the series presentation, the racing successes of the DB2 spoke for themselves. The first series was designed as a pure 2-seater. The successor Aston Martin DB2/4, which replaced the DB2 in May 1953 offered 2+2 passenger space, because in the rear the new model had an emergency seat for two more people.

The first series of Aston Martin DB2 models was first presented in 1950 at the New York Motor Show. Even before the series presentation, the racing successes of the DB2 spoke for themselves. The first series was designed as a pure 2-seater. The successor Aston Martin DB2/4, which replaced the DB2 in May 1953 offered 2+2 passenger space, because in the rear the new model had an emergency seat for two more people.

The Aston Martin DB2/4 models have a radiator grille with several crossbars. This is to provide better air circulation in the engine compartment. The DB2/4 version does not have turn signals, but meanwhile has turn signals below the front headlights. Around the vehicle are chrome elements.

The shapely coupé body is of lightweight construction. An aluminum skin is built over a lattice tube frame. At the rear is an integrated tailgate, not found on the first DB2 models. A straight six-cylinder engine with 2922 cc works under the large forward-opening hood. With this, the sports car achieves an output of almost 140 hp and brings the vehicle to just under 200 km/h. The chassis of the DB2/4 is very sporty and shows great reserves on the road. Only at slow speeds is the steering very sluggish. The drive is on the rigid rear axle with leaf springs. The front wheels are mounted on independent suspensions with coil springs. However, the suspension technology still comes from the plans of the pre-war Atom model. It was not until the MK3 series that the chassis was significantly improved.

A total of around 360 examples of the Coupé models were built.

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