automatic transmission ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q 2003 Owners Guide

G - Specifications
1-G-1
Contents
Body ................................................................................................. 1-G-2
Engine ............................................................................................... 1-G-2
Power and Torque Graphs ................................................................. 1-G-3
Transmission - Manual....................................................................... 1-G-4
Transmission - Automatic ................................................................... 1-G-4
Final Drive ......................................................................................... 1-G-4
Steering ............................................................................................. 1-G-4
Suspension........................................................................................ 1-G-5
Brakes ............................................................................................... 1-G-5
Towing .............................................................................................. 1-G-5
Wheels and Tyres .............................................................................. 1-G-6
Exterior Features ................................................................................ 1-G-7
Interior Features ................................................................................ 1-G-7
Lights ................................................................................................ 1-G-8
Exterior Dimensions and Clearances.................................................. 1-G-9
Interior Dimensions .........................................................................1-G-10
Weights ........................................................................................... 1-G-10
Capacities........................................................................................ 1-G-11
Recommended Fluids ......................................................................1-G-12

G - Specifications
1-G-3
Power and Torque Graphs
Note: 84% of maximum torque is produced at only 1500 rpm
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5050 100 150 200
250 300 350
POWER
Power Torque
TORQUE
Automatic Transmission
DBAR1 V12 Engine
Kw Nm Lb/ft BHP
200
0 12345 67
Engine Speed rpm
x100010
0
200
300
400
350 400
500 600
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500
400
350
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250
200
150
100
5050 100 150 200
250 300 350
POWER
Power Torque
TORQUE
Manual Transmission
DBAR1 V12 Engine
Kw Nm Lb/ft BHP
200
01 2 3 4 5 6 7
Engine Speed rpm
x100010
0
200
300
400
350 400
500 600

G - Specifications
1-G-4
Transmission - Manual
Tremec T 56 six speed transmission
Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse
2.66:1 1.78:1 1.30:1 1.00:1 0.79:1 0.62:1 2.9:1
Transmission - Automatic
ZF 5HP-30 five speed automatic transmission with manual gearshift control
using the special selector lever or steering wheel mounted gear shift buttons.
Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse
3.55:1 2.24:1 1.54:1 1.00:1 0.79:1 3.68:1
Final Drive
GKN Powerlock limited slip differential.
Ratios Manual = 4.09:1 Auto = 3.06:1
Steering
Rack and pinion power-assisted steering. 2.76 turns lock to lock.
Column tilt and reach adjustments.
Turning Circle Kerb to Kerb - 11.4 metres
Wall to Wall - 11.8 metres
Toe-In 0° + 5' front, 0° 12' ± 6' rear
(at half laden ride height of 137 mm front, 141 mm rear)

Index
5-A-5
Seat Belt Fastening 1-A-14
Seat Belt Pretensioner 1-A-15
Securing a Child Seat (ALR System) 1-A-15
Special Warnings - Child Safety Restraints 1-A-19
Warnings 1-A-16
Seat Controls 1-A-12
Seat Heater 1-B-19
Security System
Arming the Alarm 1-E-4
Disarming the Alarm 1-E-4
Full Alarm Activation 1-E-5
Operation 1-E-3
Panic Alarm 1-E-5
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATs) 1-E-7
System Protection 1-E-4
Unlocking the Car 1-E-4
Security Systems 1-E-2
Servicing Precautions 1-F-2
Dangerous Substances 1-F-5
Engine Oils 1-F-5
Fuel Tank Filling 1-F-5
Protecting The Environment 1-F-5
Side and Headlight Switching 1-B-13
Side Repeaters 1-F-48
Specifications
Body 1-G-2
Brakes 1-G-5
Dimensions and Weights 1-G-9
Engine 1-G-2
Engine Oil 1-G-12
Final Drive 1-G-4
Interior Features 1-G-7
Lights 1-G-8
Performance 1-G-2
Recommended Fluids 1-G-12
Steering 1-G-4
Suspension 1-G-5
Transmission - Automatic 1-G-4
Transmission - Manual 1-G-4
Wheels and Tyres 1-G-6
Winter Tyre Pressure 1-G-6
Speedometer 1-B-11
Steering Column Controls 1-B-14
Steering Wheel 1-A-10
Rake 1-A-10

Index
5-A-6
Stopping the Engine 1-C-8
Storing the Car 1-F-58
T
Tachometer 1-B-10
The Vehicle Toolkit 1-F-18
Touchtronic Mode 1-C-14
Touchtronic Transmission Control
Automatic Mode 1-C-14
Gearshift Inhibit 1-C-15
Minimum Upshift Speeds 1-C-15
Selector Lever 1-C-12
Sport or Touchtronic Mode 1-C-14
Steering Wheel Shift Buttons 1-C-13
Traction Contol 1-B-20
Traction Control System 1-C-17
Traction Control Operation 1-C-18
Traction Control Warning Lamp 1-C-17
Turn Signals 1-B-12
Turning off the Alarm 1-A-4
Turning on the Alarm 1-A-4
Tyre Inflation Aerosols 1-F-19
Tyre Reinflation Procedure 1-F-20
U
Unlocking the DB AR1 1-A-4
US Uniform Tyre Quality Grades 1-F-16
V
Vehicle Cleaning 1-F-54
Aerial Care 1-F-57
Underbonnet Cleaning 1-F-57
Upholstery, Carpets, Seats and Seat Belts 1-F-56
Vehicle Recovery 1-F-26
Suspended Towing 1-F-28
Towing by Another Vehicle 1-F-29
Transporting and Towing 1-F-26
Voltmeter 1-B-10