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1957 Aston Martin DBR4

1957 Aston Martin DBR4

1957 Aston Martin DBR4

After a four year development program, Aston Martin launched the DBR4 in 1959. It was their first and only grand prix car.

The chassis and engine of the car were similar to that of the DB3S.

Aston Martin experienced a breif and unsuccessfull grand prix effort in 1959. It was short race season, with DBR4s appearing at every second grand prix race. Little success was achieved by the DBR4 or DBR5 with a revised 80 degree head. It is important to note that the companies’ first year in Grand Prix was developmental. Outright victory is rare for a newcomer.

With good talent behind the wheel, Aston Martin cancelled the single seater program in 1960. They did so to focus on their grand touring program.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine Twin Spark, Inline-6
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain DOHC w/2 Valves per Cyl
displacement 2493 cc / 152.1 in³
bore 83 mm / 3.27 in
stroke 76.8 mm / 3.02 in
compression 10.4:1
power 186.4 kw / 250.0 bhp @ 7800 rpm
specific output 100.28 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
redline 7250
front tires 5.50×16
rear tires 7.00×16
front brakes Unassisted Girling Discs
f brake size x 318 mm / x 12.5 in
rear brakes Unassisted Girling Discs
r brake size x 292 mm / x 11.5 in
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Damper Untis
r suspension De Dion Axle w/Trailing Arms, Torsion Bars
wheelbase 2362 mm / 93.0 in
front track 1308 mm / 51.5 in
rear track 1308 mm / 51.5 in
transmission David Brown CG537 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios :1