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Aston Martin DB1 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda Limited |
Production | 1948–1950 15 produced |
Designer | Frank Feeley |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 2-seat roadster |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.97 L I4 |
Dimensions | |
Length | 4,470 mm (176.0 in) |
Width | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,143 kg (2,520 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Aston Martin DB2 |
The Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports was a sports car sold by Aston Martin from 1948 to 1950. It was the first product of the company under David Brown's ownership and is retrospectively known as the DB1. The car debuted at the 1948 London Motor Show and was based on the Aston Martin Atom prototype. Just 15 were sold.