The DB 2/4 Mark III (normally simply called DB Mark III) is a sports car sold by Aston Martin from 1957 through 1959.
Powered by a Lagonda 2.9 L (2922 cc/178 in³) straight-6 engine.
It was an evolution of the DB2/4 Mark II model it replaced.
Changes included a grille like that on the DB3S, a new instrument panel, and Girling disc brakes.
At the rear, the DB2/4 Mark II's tailfins (after the 1st few early cars) were altered to use the
rear lights from the Humber Hawk.
It was an evolution of the DB2/4 Mark II model it replaced.
Changes included a grille like that on the DB3S, a new instrument panel, and Girling disc brakes.
At the rear, the DB2/4 Mark II's tailfins (after the 1st few early cars) were altered to use the
rear lights from the Humber Hawk.
Combination with different carburettors,
pistons and the dual-exhaust system resulted in four engine choices:
1) The standard DBA engine produced 162 hp (121 kW)
(With an optional dual-exhaust system, can boost to 178 hp (133 kW),
0- 60 mph (97 km/h) in 9.3 seconds and hit 120 mph (193 km/h).
2) High-output DBB engine provided up to 195 hp (145 kW).
3) Mid-level DBD option produced 180 hp (134 kW).
4) Special DBC competition engine can produce 214 b.h.p.
(wikipedia)
pistons and the dual-exhaust system resulted in four engine choices:
1) The standard DBA engine produced 162 hp (121 kW)
(With an optional dual-exhaust system, can boost to 178 hp (133 kW),
0- 60 mph (97 km/h) in 9.3 seconds and hit 120 mph (193 km/h).
2) High-output DBB engine provided up to 195 hp (145 kW).
3) Mid-level DBD option produced 180 hp (134 kW).
4) Special DBC competition engine can produce 214 b.h.p.
(wikipedia)
Drophead Coupé (84 units made)
Fixed Head Coupé: (only 5 units made)
2+2 hatchback (462 made)
Earlier models with DB2/4 tailfins
Later models with Humber Hawk rear lights
(Photos from boldride.com & coachbuild.com)