Aston Martin DB4

Aston Martin DB4
1960 Aston Martin DB4
Overview
Manufacturer	Aston Martin
Production	1958–1963 1,204 produced[1] 1,129 DB4 56 DB4 GT 19 DB4 GT Zagato
Assembly	Newport Pagnell, England
Designer	Federico Formenti at Carrozzeria Touring
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	2+2 coupé 2-seat coupé 2+2 drophead
Layout	FR layout
Related	DB4 GT Zagato Lagonda Rapide
Powertrain
Engine	DOHC Straight six, 3670 cc, 240 bhp @ 5000 rpm 240 lbs-ft @ 4200 rpm
Dimensions
Wheelbase	98 in (2,489 mm)[2]
Length	177 in (4,496 mm)[2]
Width	66 in (1,676 mm)[2]
Height	52.5 in (1,334 mm)[2]
Kerb weight	1308 kg (2883 lb)[3]
Chronology
Predecessor	Aston Martin DB Mark III
Successor	Aston Martin DB5

The DB4 is a grand tourer that was produced by Aston Martin from 1958 until 1963. The "DB" designation came from Sir David Brown, who built up the company from 1947 onwards.

Technically the DB4 was not a development of the DB Mark III it replaced, nor did it evolve into the DB5. It had a platform rather than a tubular chassis with a new engine by Tadek Marek. The DB4's design formed the basis for later Aston Martin models, such as the DB4 GT Zagato, the Lagonda Rapide 4-door saloon.