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Aston Martin DB4, DB4GT Racing

Aston had intentions on racing with the DB4 right from its introduction in 1958 even though the Works racing team was disbanded after winning the Le Mans 24hour and the World Championship in 1959. A prototype car with the code 'DP199/1' was the forerunner of the DB4GT which was launched at the 1959 London Motor Show. Aston shortened the chassis by 13cm and a thinner aluminium used to reduce the body weight by 45kilos; an even lighter racing version could be ordered. Engine power was boosted to 302bhp and Astons took to the tracks again in private teams with 75 of these DB4GTs. In 1964 the even lighter DB4GT Zagato replaced this coupe, but only 20 copies were made.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ and Aston Martin DB4	Aston Martin DB4 GT 1960. The DB4 GT retained the 3670cc 6-cylinder engine, but it was tuned to raise power from 240bhp to 302bhp. 75 DB4 GT cars were made from 1959-64 when it was briefly replaced by the DB4 GT Zagato. The faired in headlamps were characteristic of the DB4 GT but were later taken on by the DB5 and DB6.	Aston Martin DB4 GT 1960. The DB4 GT was introduced to counter the lightweight Ferrari GT cars in racing. Using thinner Aluminium panels over the Superleggera chassis, along with a shortened wheelbase, approximately 100lbs weight was saved. An even lighter version could be ordered for track use. Twin fuel fillers fed into a single tank	Aston Martin DB4 Series II. Series II cars acquired the much needed oil cooler with its scoop underneath the bumper.	Aston Martin DB4 Series II. Series I and Series II cars had these 'cathedral' rear lamps that were shared with Humber Super Snipes.
Aston Martin DB4 Series III 1961	Aston Martin DB4 Series III 1961	Aston Martin DB4 Series III 1961	Aston Martin DB4 Series III 1961 - 3900cc	Aston Martin DB4 1961 (78) + (64), Lotus Elite S2 1961 (14), Ferrari 250 GT SWB 1960 (68)
	Aston Martin DB4, DB4GT	Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato	Aston Martin DP 212, 214, 215

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