Aston Martin DP214
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The Aston Martin DP214 was a prototype sports car developed by Aston Martin for use in grand touring-style racing, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Two DP214s were built in 1963, with one surviving today.
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Aston Martin DP214 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Aston Martin Limited |
Production | 1963 (2 produced) |
Designer | Ted Cutting |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Grand tourer |
Body style | 2-door Coupe |
Layout | FR layout |
Related | Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato / Aston Martin DB4 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3,995 cc (243.8 cu in) Tadek Marek I6 |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Aston Martin DP212 |
Successor | Aston Martin DP215 (concurrent) |
Just like its predecessor, the DP212, to comply with GT regulations, the DP214 was based on DB4GT chassis, numbers #0194/R and #0195/R. The body was completely redesigned, using elements from the DP212 such as the Kamm tail rear end. The bodywork would be wider than the DP212 though, and the nose would be a completely new design. The DP214 would also use a production Tadek Marek 3.7-litre Inline-6, (bored to 3,750 cc (229 cu in) from 3,670 cc (224 cu in)) unlike the DP212's larger 4.0-litre engine