These were one of the most influential models that were ever made by Aston Martin. The style and the strategy that were used in the production of these models are still being used by the company.

This series resulted from David Brown’s desire to take on the best that Ferrari could offer. This meant that the car had to be the best in all the aspects; be it styling, performance or power.

Polish engineer Tadek Marek came to Aston Martin to design a new 3.7 liter six cylinder engine and Aston’s designer Harold Beach created a new steel platform framework in consultation with the Carrozzeria Touring styling house. Touring penned the lithe and the elegant fastback body to be built using a method in which aluminum panels were supported by a lightweight tubular framework.

This car was called the DB4 and it was launched in 1958 at the London Motor Show, and it was a huge success that sold faster than any of the previous Astons. 

In 1960 came the racing derivative the DB4GT, which had a shorter wheel base and a tuned twin-plug engine. The rare Zagato-bodied version was lighter and quicker.

In 1963, the revised engine with its various tweaks and improvements was called the DB5.

Here are some specifications of the Aston Marti DB5:-

Engine:-

3995 cc, in-line six

Bore and Stroke:-

96 X 92 mm

Valve Gear:-

Twin chain-driven overhead camshafts

Fuel System:-

Three SU carburettors

Power:-

282 bhp at 5500 rpm

Suspension:-

Wishbones and coil springs and anti-roll bar (Front)

Coil-sprung live axle with trailing arms and Watts linkage

Wheels;-

15 in wire wheels

Brakes:-

Hydraulic disc brakes all round

Servo assisted

Top Speed:-

143 mph (230 kmph)

Further revision of the DB5 was the DB6 which was bigger and heavier than the DB5. But there was little to choose to between them. It was an optical illusion caused by the DB6’s higher roofline that gave the passengers more headroom. The DB6 continued till the 1970, before giving way to the new DBS and DBS V8 models.