NAME: 1934/35 Aston Martin Ulster
Day 3, another race car: The AM Ulster
A continuation of the Mk II which came before it, the Ulster is one of the most well known pre-war era race cars. It came in 21 examples supporting a 1.5l engine, and the cars raced in LeMans alongside having roadgoing versions and two 4 seaters sold (for some reason).
PICTURES:
Exterior
Interior
Engine
Blueprint
SPECS
| 1934 Ulster specs | |
|---|---|
| engine | Inline-4 w/Dry Sump |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | SOHC |
| displacement | 1495 cc / 91.2 in³ |
| bore | 69 mm / 2.72 in |
| stroke | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| compression | 9.5:1 |
| power | 59.7 kw / 80 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
| specific output | 53.51 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 88.2 bhp per tonne |
| body / frame | Aluminum |
| front brakes | Steel Drums |
| rear brakes | Steel Drums |
| f suspension | Solid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs, Friction Shock Absorbers |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs, Friction Shock Abosorbers |
| curb weight | 907 kg / 2000 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2616 mm / 103.0 in |
| front track | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| rear track | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| length | 4216 mm / 166.0 in |
| width | 1651 mm / 65.0 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~164.2 kph / 102.0 mph |