In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Series Production Car
built at	Feltham, England
engine	Water Cooled, Cast Iron, Inline-6
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
valvetrain	DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement	2580 cc / 157.4 in³
bore	78 mm / 3.07 in
stroke	90 mm / 3.54 in
compression	8.5:1
power	93.2 kw / 125.0 bhp @ 5000 rpm
specific output	48.45 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	110.23 bhp per tonne
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front brakes	Girling Hydrualic Drums
rear brakes	Girling Hydrualic Drums
f suspension	Trailing Arms
r suspension	Live Axle
curb weight	1134 kg / 2500 lbs
wheelbase	2515 mm / 99.0 in
front track	1372 mm / 54.0 in
rear track	1372 mm / 54.0 in
length	4299 mm / 169.3 in
width	1651 mm / 65.0 in
height	1359 mm / 53.5 in
top speed	~196.3 kph / 122.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~10.8 seconds

Auction Sales History

1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Coupé LML/50/283 – sold for €196,000 One of just 410 DB2s constructed. Perhaps the finest unrestored, original example in existence. Long-term ownership for over 40 years.
Auction Source: 2014 Monaco by RM Auctions

1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Coupé LML/50/278 – sold for €118,227 Offered from the Collection of a Swiss Gentleman. One of just 411 DB2s originally built; an original RHD French-delivery car. Sold new to the Martell Cognac firm. Restored in France, 2003-2005. Complete with copy of Aston Martin build sheet and factory sales brochure.
Auction Source: 2011 London Auction by RM