DB5 and DB5 Convertible

Production Dates: July 1963 - September 1965

Perhaps the most famous Aston Martin because of the specially equipped Silver Birch DB5 that starred in the James Bond film "Goldfinger" and in standard form in "Thunderball". The DB5 made a comeback to the big screen in the 1995 film "GoldenEye", and has had a cameo role in subsequent Bond movies.

Regarded by many as the most beautiful Aston Martin produced, DB5 shares many similar traits to the DB4. However, DB5’s most substantial change occurred under the bonnet. The 6 cylinder engine capacity was enlarged to 4 litres by increasing the bore to 96mm. Significant too was the introduction of a full synchromesh ZF 5 speed gearbox. Other chassis changes included the adoption of the Girling disc brakes that had only been used on the DB4GT, along with 15” wheels.

A Convertible was also offered and was available with a steel hard top with an exceptionally large rear window.

Specification
Price New: £4,175 (DB5), £4,490 (Convertible)

Engine: dohc Straight 6, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 288 lbs-ft @ 3850 rpm (Vantage option: 314bhp @ 5750 rpm, torque N/A)

Transmission: 4-speed manual with optional overdrive, ZF 5-speed manual (standard from mid-1964), and optional Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic

Suspension:
Front: Independent, with helical coil springs, upper and lower wishbones and ball jointed king pins. Telescopic shock absorbers.
Rear: Live Hypoid axle mounted on parallel trailing links and located transversly by Watts linkage. Helical coil springs with Armstrong double acting lever arm shock absorbers.

Brakes: Girling Twin Servo assisted Disc brakes.

Length: 15'0"

Width: 5'6"

Height: 4'4''

Wheelbase: 8’2”

Weight: 1468 kg

Top Speed: 142 mph

0-60 mph: 7.1 sec.

Production:
886 Standard
123 Convertibles
12 Shooting Brakes