DB4

Aston Martin started work on the DB4 in 1956, at the same time as the DB Mark III. The key people involved in the development of the DB4 were General Manager John Wyer, Chassis Designer Harold Beach, and Engine Designer Tadek Marek. Every major component in the DB4 was new.

The four-seater body was designed by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, using their 'Superleggera' construction method in which aluminium panels are fixed to a tubular frame built onto a substantial platform chassis.

Specifications

Transmission:

4-speed manual with optional overdrive or optional Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic

Suspension:

Front: Telescopic shock absorbers Rear: Lever arm shock absorbers