Aston Martin DB4
| Aston Martin DB4 | |
|---|---|
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 1958–1963 1,204 produced DB4: 1,110 built DB4 GT: 75 built DB4 GT Zagato: 19 built |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Newport Pagnell, England |
| Designer | Federico Formenti at Carrozzeria Touring |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2+2 coupé 2-seat coupé 2+2 drophead |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | DB4 GT Zagato Lagonda Rapide |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | DOHC Straight six, 3670 cc, 240 bhp @ 5000 rpm 240 lbs-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 98 in (2,489 mm) |
| Length | 177 in (4,496 mm) |
| Width | 66 in (1,676 mm) |
| Height | 52.5 in (1,334 mm) |
| Kerb weight | 1308 kg (2883 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DB Mark III |
| Successor | Aston Martin DB5 |
The Aston Martin DB4 is a grand tourer that was produced by Aston Martin from 1958 until 1963. The "DB" designation came from Sir David Brown, who built up the company from 1947 onwards.
Technically the DB4 was not a development of the DB Mark III it replaced, nor did it evolve into the DB5. It had a platform rather than a tubular chassis with a new engine by Tadek Marek. The DB4's design formed the basis for later Aston Martin models, such as the DB4 GT Zagato and the Lagonda Rapide 4-door saloon.