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Aston Martin DB2-4 Mark II Sports Saloon was facelifted for 1955 and is distinguished from the Mark I by the different rear wing line incorporating modified lighting and signalling units, a front-hinged bonnet which no longer include the side panels, and chrome side strips. Also available are drophead Coupé and hard-top versions. These two were discontinued in the autumn of 1956. One of Britain's exciting luxury sports cars, the Aston Martin achieves a remarkable combination of performance and comfort, centring upon the outstandingly smooth and powerful six-cylinder engine. Road holding, steering, gear box and furnishings all match the same high standard. Accommodation is for two, or an occasional four, with lavish or sufficient luggage space respectively.
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DBR 1/250 (Tony Brooks / Reg Parnell) at Le Mans. |
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PROBABLY no make among those entered this year has been more consistently successful over so long a period than Aston Martin. Beginning with the Bertelli-designed cars of the early 'thirties, they have won the Biennial Cup three .-times, the Index of Performance once and have often been well placed in the general classification, culminating in a second place last year. For the two DB3S entries this year, changes are confined to the bodies. A head fairing has been added behind the driver and a full-width screen, of course, will be fitted. The nose has been cleaned up; the head lamps now have Perspex covers which also enclose the side lights, and the air inlet is divided into five ducts which serve radiator, carburettors, cockpit and front brakes. The fuel tank filler, contained in the head fairing, is reached by opening a hinged panel. In other respects the cars are identical to those which have been in production for some time. The six-cylinder, twin overhead camshaft, 2,992 c.c. engine has dual ignition, and carburation is by three dual-choke Weber instruments. A four speed synchromesh gear box is in unit with the engine and clutch. A step-ladder frame of large diameter tubes is used, and suspension is by transverse torsion bars, with Porsche-type trailing links at the front and de Dion axle at the rear. Girling disc brakes are fitted, and to accommodate these the wire wheels have an unusual arrangement of offset spokes. There is much conjecture about the third car in the team, which has an engine of 2,490 c.c., but no details are being released before the race. |
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