| Aston Martin DB6 Aston Martin Volante | |
|---|---|
 1967 Aston Martin DB6 MkI | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 1965–1970 1,788 produced |
| Designer | Federico Formenti at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | DB6 2-door coupé 2+2 Volante four-seat convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L Marek DOHC I6 |
| Transmission | ZF 5-speed overdrive manual or Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in (2,578 mm)[1] |
| Length | 182 in (4,623 mm)[2] |
| Width | 66 in (1,676 mm) |
| Height | 53.5 in (1,359 mm) |
| Kerb weight | 3,250 lb (1,474 kg)[3] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DB5 |
| Successor | Aston Martin DBS (1967–1972) Aston Martin DB7 |
The Aston Martin DB6 is a grand tourer made by British car manufacturer Aston Martin and was produced from September 1965 to January 1971. The "DB" designation is from the initials of David Brown who built up the company from 1947 onwards.
The DB6 succeeded the Aston Martin DB5 and featured improved aerodynamics and specification over its predecessor.
- ^ Cardew, Basil (1966). Daily Express Review of the 1966 Motor Show. London: Beaverbrook Newspapers Ltd.
- ^ Aston Martin 2013 oldcarmanualproject.com
- ^ Manwaring, L. A., ed. (1966), The Observer's Book of Automobiles (12th ed.), London: Frederick Warne & Co Ltd., pp. 41–43, LCCN 62009807,
Kerb weight, including full fuel, cooling liquid and oil