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1962 Aston Martin DP212<\/h1>\n
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The DP212, as a project car, was a further developed DB4 GT. The car made a breif apperance at the 1962 Lemans in which it raced strong (167 mph). The car dropped out 79 laps into the race with piston failures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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submitted by<\/td>\nRichard Owen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nDP186 Inline-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n3996 cc \/ 243.9 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n96 mm \/ 3.78 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n92 mm \/ 3.62 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n9.5:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n243.8 kw \/ 326.9 bhp @ 6000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n81.81 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\nbhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nMagnesium Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nFront Engine \/ RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nGirling Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f brake size<\/td>\nx 305 mm \/ x 12.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nGirling Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r brake size<\/td>\nx 290 mm \/ x 11.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front wheels<\/td>\nF 40.6 x 15.2 cm \/ 16.0 x 6.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear wheels<\/td>\nR 40.6 x 16.5 cm \/ 16.0 x 6.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nRack & Pinion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n978 kg \/ 2156 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2388 mm \/ 94.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1372 mm \/ 54.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1372 mm \/ 54.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4420 mm \/ 174.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1676 mm \/ 66.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1270 mm \/ 50.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\nBorg & Beck 4-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gear ratios<\/td>\n:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~268.8 kph \/ 167.0 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1962 Aston Martin DP212 The DP212, as a project car, was a further developed DB4 GT. The car made a breif apperance at the 1962 Lemans in which it raced strong (167 mph). The car dropped out 79 laps into the race with piston failures. 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