Aston Martin DB5 released in 1963 is perhaps most famous for being the first and most recognized James Bond car. Initially seen in Goldfinger, it also appeared in the Bond films Thunderball, GoldenEye, and Tomorrow Never Dies. Made by Aston Martin it was produced through the years 1963-1965.

Contents

1 General specifications 2 Drivetrain 3 Performance 4 See also

General specifications

• Numbers built — 886
• Body design — Touring
• Weight — 1565 kg (3450 lb)

Drivetrain

• Engine — Straight 6
• Engine Location — Front, longitudinally mounted
• Displacement — 3.995 cm³ (243.8 in³)
• Valvetrain — 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
• Fuel feed — 3 SU HD 8 Carburetors
• Aspiration — Naturally Aspirated
• Gearbox — David Brown 5 speed Manual, (early cars 4 speed) optional overdrive or automatic
• Drive — Rear wheel drive

Performance

• Power — 282 bhp (210 kW) @ 5500 rpm
• Torque — 390 Nm (288 ft.lbf) @ 3850 rpm
• BHP/Liter — 71 bhp / liter
• Power to weight ratio — 0.18 bhp / kg
• Top Speed — 230 km/h (143 mph)
• 0-60 mph Acceleration — 8.1 s

See also

• List of James Bond vehicles