DB2 Drophead Coupe

DB2 · 1950–1953RWDCabriolet

Open version, about a quarter of all DB2 production, at least 102 cars; the source gives that figure as a lower bound rather than an exact total, and the factory quotes only 411 cars for the model as a whole. The Lagonda LB6 engine designed by W. O. Bentley gives 105 bhp at 5000 rpm (106 PS). Convertibles were also offered in Vantage specification at 125 bhp.

105 hpPower

1950-1953Year

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DB2 Drophead Coupe, every angle

Exterior

Aston Martin press / studio

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine2.6 Straight-6 (Lagonda LB6)

Displacement2.6 L

Cylinders6

FuelPetrol

Transmission4-speed Manual

DrivetrainRWD

Power105 hp

BodyConvertible

STORY

Launched at the New York Auto Show in April 1950, the DB2 was the first Aston Martin to carry W.O. Bentley's twin-overhead-cam 2.6-litre Lagonda straight-six, giving the marque a genuinely fast and refined grand tourer. Bodied as a fastback two-seat sports saloon (and later a drophead coupé), it combined a strong platform chassis with elegant coachwork and set the styling template for the DB line.

In standard tune the 2,580 cc engine produced 105 bhp, with a 125 bhp Vantage option offered from 1950; The Motor recorded a 116 mph top speed. The DB2 also underpinned Aston's early works racing effort, with team cars competing at Le Mans and in the Mille Miglia.

Production ran until April 1953, by which time 411 had been built, making the DB2 the foundation of the DB dynasty that followed.

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