1952 Aston Martin DB2 - Model Portfolio

DB2 - Model Information provided by Aston Martin

Production Dates: May 1950 – April 1953

Details of the DB2 were released to the Press on April 12, 1950 and was shown as a production car at the New York Motor Show on April 15-23.

The DB2 followed the 2-litre sports chassis design in many ways but was 9 inches shorter in the wheelbase. The body itself was the work of designer Frank Feeley and was built around a square section tube frame on which an aluminium body was attached. The new DB2 engine was designed under the guidance of the great W.O.Bentley.

The DB2 was available in both Coupe and Drophead Coupe. The engine had twin overhead camshafts, hemispherical combustion chambers, a stroke of 90 mm and bore 78 mm giving a capacity of 2580 cc.

In standard form, power output was 105bhp. A 125bhp Vantage version was later offered. The DB2 is known for its superb chassis, great performance, and an immense amount of character.
Specification

Price New: £ 1,915 (Saloon), £ 1,598 (Drophead Coupe)

Engine: dohc I-6, 2580 cc, 105 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 125 lbs-ft @ 3000 rpm (Vantage: 125 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 144 lbs-ft @2400 rpm)

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Suspension: Front: trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear: live axle, trailing links, Panhard rod, coil springs

Brakes: front/rear drums

Wheelbase: 8’3”

Weight: 1111kg

Top Speed: 117 mph

0-60 mph: 11.2 sec.