My Dream Car
By: Trevor B. Hamilton
1963 Aston Martin DB5
History
Specks of the car include:
Price New:
£ 4,175 (Saloon), £ 4,490 (U.S. Dollars: $60264.23) (Convertible) (U.S. Dollars: 6480.96)
Engine:
DOHC Straight six, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm
280 lbs-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission:
5-speed ZF box or optional Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Suspension:Front:
Telescopic shock absorbers
Rear:
Double acting lever arm shock absorbers
Brakes:
Girling Twin servo assisted brakes with front and rear solid discs
Dimensions:
(LxWxH):4570 x 1676 x 1320 mm (Saloon), 4480 x 1676 x 1322 mm (Convertible)
Weight:1468kg
Top Speed:142 mph
0 –60 mph:7.1 sec
Cost of the Car
Total Cost is: $6,026 (Saloon) Years: 4 Term in months: 48 Interest Rate:3.00% Monthly Payment: $133.38
Total Cost is: $6480.96 (Convertible) Years: 4 Term in months: 48 Interest Rate: 3.00% Monthly Payment: $143.43