DB5
1963–1965
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The Bond car. Goldfinger made the DB5 the most famous GT in the world. Superleggera construction, inline-6 power, and timeless elegance.
History
Sean Connery drove a DB5 in Goldfinger (1964) and it became the most iconic movie car in history. The Superleggera (super-light) construction used aluminum panels over a tubular framework. Only 1023 were built, making it rare and astronomically valuable.
Production & Heritage
Production Total1,023
DesignerCarrozzeria Touring Superleggera
Production Period1963–1965
Estimated Value$600K–$1.5M
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine4.0L Inline-6 (Tadek Marek)
Power282 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque380 Nm
0–60 mph8.1 sec
Top Speed233 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (ZF) or 3-speed auto (BW)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,502 kg
BodySuperleggera: aluminum over tubular steel
Engine Details
Displacement4.0L (3,995 cc)
Bore x Stroke96 x 92 mm
Compression8.9:1
Valves2 per cylinder (12 total)
Fuel SystemThree SU HD8 carburetors
Performance
0–100 km/h8.6 sec
0–60 mph8.1 sec
Top Speed233 km/h
Weight-to-Power5.3 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,572 mm
Width1,676 mm
Height1,320 mm
Wheelbase2,489 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs
Rear SuspensionLive axle, trailing arms, Watt linkage, coil springs
Front BrakesGirling disc
Rear BrakesGirling disc
SteeringRack and pinion, unassisted
Capacity
Fuel Tank82 L
Doors2
Seats4
Source: auto-data.net, astonmartin.com
