Performance Review: Aston-Martin DB6 1965 - [1965]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DB6 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DB6 1965 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1965. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1966 AC Cobra 427 and the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray 427 425hp.This particular Aston-Martin DB6 has a 3996cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the

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

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1550 kgs (3417 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DB6 1965 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin DB6 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3996cc 12V St6 engine produces 282 bhp (210 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 273 lb-ft (370.1 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin DB6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (206.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin DB6.

The Aston-Martin DB6 has a Power to weight ratio of 181.9 bhp per ton and 176.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1965 DB6 competing with the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (206.9 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo (206.9 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 DB6 generating around 176.1 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 1989 Jaguar XJ R-S 6.0 V12 (201.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 1958 Ford Thunderbird 352 Special Overdrive 2nd Gen. (201.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 0.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 0.0 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DB6 1965 as fast as the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V (0.00 secs) the 0 Select Car Make Select Model Select Edition (0.00 secs) the the or the . This Aston-Martin DB6 1965 is also faster than the the the the and the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood (1.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DB6 and the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DB6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.41 secs @ 94.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (14.35 secs), the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (14.37 secs), and the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (14.37 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1965 version of the Aston-Martin DB6 1965 has a maximum speed of 150mph.

Top Speed of the 1965 DB6 equals the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 then how about the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph), the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (161 mph), or the 2011 Radical SR3 SL 2.0 Turbo (161 mph).

Related Links:

1965 DB6 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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