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Double (unequal) wishbones and coil springs (modified DB4 GT suspension, with altered bump stop and roll centre)
Suspension (rear)
De Dion system, (from an experimental Lagonda Saloon) Torsion bar springing (off the DBR2), trailing arms and Watt linkage with coil springs
Length
14 ft 6 in (442 cm)
Width
5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Height
4 ft 2 in (127 cm)
Axle track
4 ft 6 in (137 cm)
Wheelbase
7 ft 10 in (239 cm)
Engine
Aston Martin 3,996 cc Straight 6, twin overhead cam, twin plug DB4 GT alloy head, 3 twin choke Weber 50 DCO 330 bhp (246 kW; 335 PS) at 6,000 rpm, 287 lb·ft (389 N·m) 5,300 rpm 167.8 mph (270.0 km/h), 96 x 92 (B/S), 9.6:1 compression, FR Layout
Transmission
David Brown S532 5 speed synchromesh manual gearbox, in magnesium alloy casing 5-speed Manual, 9" single clutch 3.27 final drive (2.91 in 5th) 7.5" Borg and Beck 3 plate clutch
Weight
2,150 lb (980 kg) dry
Tyres
Dunlop
Competition history
Notable entrants
David Brown
Notable drivers
Graham Hill, Richie Ginther, Mike Salmon, Lucien Bianchi, Jo Schlesser, Tiff Needell, Martin Brundle
Debut
1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
The Aston Martin DP212 was a prototype sports car developed by Aston Martin for use in the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The car was built on the chassis of a DB4 GT,[1] but featured a streamlined body specifically designed to handle the high speeds of Le Mans. It also featured a 4.0-litre Inline-6-cylinder engine, based on the DB4 GT's 3.7-litre Tadek Marek unit. Following its participation at Le Mans, the car was slightly modified to feature a Kamm tail design, which would later be used on the Aston Martin DB6.[2]
^"Heartbreak at Le Mans: Aston Martin DP212's unfulfilled glory and lessons learned". Motor Sport Magazine. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
^"Project Car DP212 « Aston Martins.com". Retrieved 10 January 2024.
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Global Information
David Brown
Richie Ginther,
Lucien Bianchi,
Jo Schlesser,