Performance data and technical specs are based on the model from 1956.
Acceleration (0-100 km/h):
Topspeed (mph): 145
Acceleration (0-60 mph):
Cylinders: S6
Displacement: 2922 ccm (2.9 l)
Engine Power: 210 hp (157 kw)
Gears: Manual, 4-speed
Weight: 914kg (2015 lbs)
Weight/Power ratio: 4.35 kg/hp
Power/Displacement ratio: 71.87 hp/l
Metric performance data, Aston Martin DB3 S compared with similar cars:
| Aston Martin DB3 S | Allard 72XK Palm Beach | Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa | Jaguar XK 140 | |
| Topspeed (km/h): | 233 | 193 | 257 | 209 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h): | 9.5 | |||
| Power: | 210 hp (157 kw) | 190 hp (142 kw) | 190 hp (142 kw) | 190 hp (142 kw) |
| Weight (kg): | 914 | 965 | 680 | 1422 |
English performance data, Aston Martin DB3 S compared with similar cars:
| Aston Martin DB3 S | Allard 72XK Palm Beach | Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa | Jaguar XK 140 | |
| Topspeed (mph): | 145 | 120 | 160 | 130 |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph): | 9.5 | |||
| Power: | 210 hp (157 kw) | 190 hp (142 kw) | 190 hp (142 kw) | 190 hp (142 kw) |
| Weight (lbs): | 2015 | 2128 | 1499 | 3136 |
