Aston Martin DB5
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Aston Martin DB5

Vehicle information
ManufacturerAston Martin
Production1963 � 1965
983 produced
PredecessorAston Martin DB4
SuccessorAston Martin DB6
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
2-door convertible (123)
2-door shooting brake (13)
LayoutFR layout
Engine3995 cc Tadek Marek I6
TransmissionZF 5-speed all-synchromesh manual or
Borg Warner DG automatic
(changed to Borg-Warner Model 8 shortly before the DB6 replaced the DB5)
Length4.57 m (179.9 in)
Width1.68 m (66.1 in)

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The 1963 Aston Martin DB5 was an improved DB4. The DB series was named after David Brown (the head of Aston Martin from 1947 � 1972).

The DB5 is famous for being the first and most recognised cinematic James Bond car. It has been featured in several films, most notably Goldfinger, Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Casino Royale.

The principal differences between the DB4 and DB5 are:

# The engine was enlarged from 3.7 L to 4.0 L,

# A new five-speed transmission

# Three SU carburettors, producing 282 bhp (11102.4 in), propelling the car to 145 mph (5708.7 in): this engine, available on the Vantage (high powered) version of the DB4 since March 1962, became the standard Aston Martin power unit with the launch in September 1963 of the DB5.

Standard equipment on the DB5 included reclining seats, pile carpets, electric windows and a fire extinguisher. All models had 4 seats and 2 doors. The UK recommended list price of the sports saloon (coupe) in December 1963 was £4,248 including Purchase Tax, the convertible was £4,562.

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Aston Martin and Lagonda road car timeline, 1948 �presentAston Martin
Type 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Grand tourer DB1 DB2 DB2/4 DB Mk III DBS/Vantage DB7 I6 V8/V12 Vantage
DB4 DB5 DB6 V8 Virage/V8 DB7 Vantage DB9
SWB V8 Vantage V8 Vantage V12 Vanquish DBS V12
Limited Run Zagato Zagato Zagato AR1 One-77
4-door 2.6-Litre 3-Litre Rapide Lagonda Rapide
Owner David Brown Limited William Wilson Sprague & Minden Pace Petroleum & Gauntlett Gauntlett & Livanos Gauntlett, Livanos & Ford Ford Richards, Sinders, Dar, Adeem



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