DB4 GT Continuation

DB4 GT · 2017–2017RWDCoupeLimited · 25

Continuation series assembled by Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell: 25 track-only cars in lightweight specification at 1.5 million pounds each. The Marek six is bored out to 4.2 litres for 340 bhp (345 PS), with the four-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential of the original. Aluminium panels over a tubular frame. The factory did not publish torque, acceleration or top speed.

340 hpPower

2017-2017Year

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DB4 GT Continuation, every angle

Exterior

Aston Martin press / studio

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine4.2 Straight-6 twin-plug (Continuation)

Displacement4.2 L

Cylinders6

FuelPetrol

Transmission4-speed Manual

DrivetrainRWD

Power340 hp

BodyCoupe

Limited Production

25 units worldwide

STORY

Announced in September 1959, the DB4 GT was a lightweight, high-performance DB4 built for racing and fast road use. It rode a shorter wheelbase, wore thinner aluminium panels and faired-in headlamps, and carried a twin-plug version of the 3.7-litre six with three twin-choke Weber carburettors making 302 bhp.

Capable of 153 mph and 0-60 in about 6.1 seconds, it was for a time the fastest road-legal production car in the world. Just 75 were built with this body between 1959 and 1963, making it one of the rarest and most collectible DB Astons.

In 2017 Aston Martin Works revived it: 25 track-only "DB4 GT Continuation" cars were hand-built at Newport Pagnell to lightweight specification, faithful to the original but with modern safety and engineering.

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