Gorgeous and luxury cars are whatproduces the English firm "Aston Martin". In the middle of the twentieth century, the famous spy car of all times and peoples came to light (Aston Martin DB5 in the photo). Today, this creation of the British is the subject of a collection, which indicates the welfare of the owner.
The origins of creating a model
The British company "Aston Martin" produces very expensive sports cars. The firm is one of the divisions of Ford Motor Company.
Back in 1914 by two designers,Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, the sports car was assembled with a 1.4 liter engine. The year before this event on Aston-Clinton Hill, Martin had won amateur contests with the Singer-10 car. The name of the English company came from this significant event (Aston Martin).
It was a sports car of the first generation of the concern, which impressed the public.
The second generation
In 1919, the company developed a draft of the second Aston model, although the car began to be produced only from January 1920.
In the middle of the XX century, the company was bought by David Brown,which at that time owned a large company producing agricultural machinery. A year later, the Aston Martin-Lagonda DB1 sports car was released. The letters in the name mean the initials of the owner of the concern - David Brown.
Lagonda was also owned byBritish businessman and it was their engines that stood on the first models. Total DB1 was released 15 pieces. After a year of waiting, an updated DB2 model came out, which increased engine capacity to 2.6 liters and 105 horsepower.
Второе поколение Дэвида Брауна участвовало во many racing competitions in the class up to 3 liters. At the same time, she achieved excellent results and established herself from the outside exclusively as racing cars. It is worth noting that it was the version of DB2 that gave rise to the streamlined body of the Aston Martin, and subsequently there were few changes in appearance. A distinctive feature was the trapezoidal grille, chrome-plated.
Change to elder brother
The next version of Aston has been released forthree years from 1953 to 1956 and had the name DB-3S. The model turned out to be an excellent sports car, and the special DBR-3 won a huge number of awards among various types of races. In the same years, the company produced several cars for Formula-1, but they did not use any particular success, unlike the company's racing cars.
The next generation DB4 was significantly different fromtheir older brothers. The model acquired an aluminum engine with 6 cylinders and a volume of 3.7 liters. At that time, this monster gave out 240 horsepower. The 4th generation was the most successful development of the company in the Gran Turismo category. DBS Aston Martin has developed a maximum of 257 kilometers per hour, while it is worth considering that this is a 4-seater sedan.
The DB-4GT in the back of the Zagato, which appeared in 1960 in the amount of 19 cars, has survived to our time. And all the cars delight their owners with their elegance and sporty character.
Favorite of all
Спустя три года, после выхода 4 версии, компания establishes the production of the Aston Martin DB5 1964 generation. The sports car differed from its older brother only in the presence of a 4-liter engine, whose power reached 282 “horses”.
Next, the company increased the release of their cars.New models received more powerful engines. Changes in appearance, as well as technical equipment Aston Martin, did not stand aside. Modern design and body style allowed the company to conquer the hearts of many motorists.
The car was loved by absolutely everyone, the attractive appearance and catchy chrome parts remained in the thoughts of passersby for a long time.
But the talk in our article is not about modern super power coupe of the British company. Let's take a closer look at the 55 year old model - the Aston Martin DB5.
Car Interior
Salon at that time did not differ in luxury andhigh cost of materials. Pile floor upholstery looked very interesting and practical. The seats were very comfortable and allowed the driver to spend a long time behind the wheel without much difficulty.
To say that the dashboard is beautiful, nothingto tell. Luxury brilliant elements indicate the high cost of the model. Tidy all covered with round dials of various pointers, which are very striking. Chrome edging looks pretty stylish.
Soft light sensors look very restrained and does not underestimate the assessment of the interior.
Despite the presence of two doors, Aston Martin DB5 has a 4-seater cabin. But in the back row, the passengers are not very comfortable because of the low roof of the Grand Touri sedan.
The main feature was the presence of electric windows and air conditioning, which at that time was considered a luxury item.
Appearance
DB5 continues the traditional performance of the body.Aston Martin 3 generations. Smooth and dynamic lines are striking in their consistency. Proportions are observed to the smallest detail. The brand nameplate with the company symbol flaunts on the front of the car and immediately makes it clear that this is not just a sports car, but a real British citizen.
Stylish bumper sparkling in front and behind -This is not only an element of beauty, but also a kind of vehicle security system. In a collision, they transfer the impact energy to the frame supporting structure.
Even then, the car has acquired brand grilleradiator, the form of which has reached our time. Elegant round headlights are a continuation of the front wings, on which side mirrors are located. Rear optics made in the form of three separate lamps, framed by metal rings.
There is a small air intake on the hood,which does not spoil the appearance, but only gives expressiveness. The abundance of chrome parts will not allow you to take your eyes off this sports car. Even multi-spoke wheels are covered with chrome.
Specifications
При весе в 1 500 килограмм Aston Martin DB5 accelerated to "hundreds" in 7 seconds. Such dynamic performance achieved with the help of a 4-liter engine with two overhead camshafts. The performance was simply amazing - 282 horsepower allowed to rip on the track with all the famous manufacturers of racing cars.
Initially, the motor worked in conjunction withfour-speed manual transmission. But then the company refused such performance and developed a new 3-speed automatic transmission. Simultaneously with the "automatic" produced and models with a 5-step mechanics.
Thanks to the three-carburettor execution, the car accelerated to 233 km / h. A little later, the model Aston Martin DB5 Vantage has at its disposal a 325-horsepower unit.
The low fit of the car provided excellentmanageability and stability on the road. It was a pleasure to drive them, many enthusiastic views accompanied the driver. A significant improvement in the technical characteristics of the Aston Martin DB5 in 1963 was the use of an alternator and an advanced exhaust system.
Racing past
Almost all models of the company took partin racing competitions. Back in 1924, during the race at Monza, Renwick bought for 6,000 pounds a car broken at these competitions, the 1.5-liter engine of which became the main power unit of all Aston Martin models. The company went through engine modifications with the help of increasing power and applying new technologies.
From 1934 to 1936, the Ulster model won success in the 24-hour Le Mans racing competition.
DB5 considered by us has not distinguished itself in history.companies significant victories in major competitions. But at the same time, the car could show itself on the streets as an aggressive-minded sports coupe.
Modern models very often appear in famous racing competitions. Basically this is a version of the DBS and DB9 with engine power that goes beyond the 500 horsepower mark.
Working in a movie
A year after the release of the Aston Martin DB5 heappeared in the James Bond film. Behind the wheel sat the famous actor - Sean Connery in the title role. It was after this film masterpiece model became famous among motorists. Many dreamed of buying the best spy car.
В последующем DB5 появился в таких фильмах, как Fireball, Casino Royale and Tomorrow will never die. But few people know that initially the elder brother, Aston Martin DB3, claimed to be the vehicle of the main character. But during the filming, Bond sat for the first time behind the wheel of a model of the 5th generation of British sports car.
Undoubtedly, the Aston Martin DB5 will be remembered by manyyears After all, the first association with the car will be associated with a movie about a spy. Everyone would love to be on the site of Sean Connery and enjoy the great racing coupe.
Not so long ago at the American auction in Arizona, the famous Aston Martin DB5 James Bond was sold for an astounding price of $ 2,090,000.
