Performance Review: Aston-Martin 2/4 MK II - [1955]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin 2/4 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin 2/4 MK II is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1955. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1955 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 and the 1955 Mercedes SL Class 300SL Gullwing W198.This particular Aston-Martin 2/4 has a 2922cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The 2/4 shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 2/4's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1177 kgs (2594 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin 2/4 MK II in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin 2/4 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 2922cc 12V St6 engine produces 140 bhp (104 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 178 lb-ft (241.3 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin 2/4 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1996 BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 (143.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin 2/4.

The Aston-Martin 2/4 has a Power to weight ratio of 118.9 bhp per ton and 151.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1955 2/4 competing with the 1996 BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 (143.9 bhp per ton) or the 1970 Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 (143.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin 2/4 generating around 151.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1995 BMW 7 Series 750i E38 Auto (176.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1994 Maserati Quattroporte AM337 2.0i V6 Bi Turbo (176.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.8 secs, this made the Aston-Martin 2/4 MK II as fast as the 1993 Toyota T100 3.0 V6 (10.50 secs) the 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth Twin Cam (10.50 secs) the 1971 Chevrolet Vega 2300 GT 4 Speed (10.50 secs) the or the 1963 Mercedes SL Class 230SL W113 (10.50 secs). This Aston-Martin 2/4 MK II is also faster than the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (10.60 secs) the 1974 Vauxhall-Opel Manta GT/E 1.9 8v (10.60 secs) the 1971 Bentley Corniche 6.8 V8 Convertible (10.60 secs) the and the 1969 Ford Capri 2000 GT (10.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2/4 and the 1981 Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 Turbo 2nd Gen

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin 2/4 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.69 secs @ 82.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1981 Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 Turbo 2nd Gen (16.61 secs), the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (16.61 secs), and the 2006 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 197bhp (16.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1955 version of the Aston-Martin 2/4 MK II has a maximum speed of 119mph.

Top Speed of the 1955 2/4 equals the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (130 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1955 Aston-Martin 2/4 MK II then how about the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (130 mph), the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (130 mph), or the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (130 mph).

Related Links:

1955 2/4 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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