Aston Martin DB5: The TechnologiesThe given model was provided with a 4-cylinder power plant unitized with a 5-speed gearbox. It put out 282 hp and together with 2 SU carburetors developed the speed of 237 km/h. 65 cars out of 898 were provided with an auxiliary Vantage engine that featured triple Weber carburetor and produced 314 hp. DB5 could also boast of a range of technical solutions like alternating-current generator, tint glass, four exhaust pipes, and electric window lifts. Just when DB5 was put in production it was provided with a standard 4-speed gearbox DB4 featured however there was an optional five-speed ZF gearbox that soon became the standard.
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