Following the DB5, Aston Martin launched the DB6 at the London Motor Show in October of 1965. The most noticeable modification was a new fastback rear end with a cut-off Kamm tail. This, along with an longer wheelbase increased rear passenger space but also made the car slightly heavier.
Other new features included split front and rear bumpers, a redesigned oil cooler opening in the front valance and a higher roof. Like before the Vantage spec option could be ordered which added a V to the chassis number. One of the desirable options was factory air conditioning which used two vents on the rear parcel shelf. Other options included power-assisted steering and a full-length Webasto sunroof.
The engine was almost identical to the DB5 unit having twin overhead camshafts and triple SU carburetors that produced 282 bhp.
In 1969 the Mark II version of the DB6 was launched with flared wheel arches and revised seats.
Story by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1965 – 1969 |
| released at | 1965 London Motor Show |
| built at | Newport Pagnell , England |
| production | 1327 |
| price $ | $ 15,400 |
| price £/td> | £4,998 |
| engine | Inline-6 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 3995 cc / 243.8 in³ |
| bore | 96.0 mm / 3.78 in |
| stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in |
| compression | 8.9:1 |
| engine designer | Tadek Marek |
| power | 210.3 kw / 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| specific output | 70.59 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 191.32 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 390.5 nm / 288 ft lbs @ 3850 rpm |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Discs |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 17.0 cm / 15 x 6.7 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 17.0 cm / 15 x 6.7 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| f suspension | A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/Watts Link, Trailing Links, Coil Springs |
| curb weight | 1474 kg / 3250 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2586 mm / 101.8 in |
| front track | 1372 mm / 54.0 in |
| rear track | 1359 mm / 53.5 in |
| length | 4623 mm / 182.0 in |
| width | 1676 mm / 66.0 in |
| height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| transmission | ZF 5-Speed Manual or Borg-Warner 3-Speed Automatic |
| gear ratios | 2.73:1, 1.76:1, 1.23:1, 1.00:1, 0.834:1 |
| final drive | 3.73:1 |
| top speed | ~241.4 kph / 150.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~8.4 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~22.1 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~16.4 seconds |
| fuel capacity | 86 litres or 22.70 gal. |
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