The modern Aston Martin DBS is a high performance GT sports car from the UK manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston has used the DBS name once before on their 1967-72 grand tourer coupe. The modern car replaces the 2004 Vanquish S as the flagship of the marque.
It was officially unveiled at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on 2007-08-16, which featured a brand new exterior colour, a graphite grey with a blue tint which has been dubbed 'Casino Ice'. Delivery began on 2008 Q1.
The car is built in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Its engine is built at the Aston Martin engine plant in Cologne, Germany.
The DBS is equipped with 5935 cc V12 engine with four valves per cylinder. The same engine is also used in the DBR9 and DBRS9 racing cars albeit with extensive modifications. The engine of the DBS produces 510 horsepower (380 kW) at 6500 rpm and 570 N·m (420 lb·ft) of torque @ 5750 rpm. The engine also includes an active bypass valve which above 5500 rpm opens and lets more air into the engine resulting in increased performance. Compression ratio is 10.9:1 which combined with the above propels the car from 0-62 mph in 4.3 seconds all the way up to 191 mph (307 km/h). In 2007, the British motoring show Top Gear sent the DBS around their famous test track and recorded a lap time of 1:23.9, a second faster than the comparable Bentley Continental Supersports.
Specifications:
Engine: 6.0 Litre 48-valve V12
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (optional 6-Speed Automatic)
Drivetrain: RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Curb Weight: 1,695 kg (3,740 lb)
City Fuel Economy: 12 mpg-US (20 L/100 km; 14 mpg-imp)
Highway Fuel Economy: 18 mpg-US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg-imp)
Horsepower: 510 hp (380 kW; 517 PS) at 6500 rpm
Torque: 420 lb·ft (569 N·m) at 5750 rpm
Wheelbase: 107.9 in (2,741 mm)
Length: 185.9 in (4,722 mm)
Width: 75.0 in (1,905 mm)
Height: 50.4 in (1,280 mm)
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