Every carmaker manufacturers a vehicle that stands alone in terms of excellence. The same is true for Aston Martin; the carmaker has made a standalone vehicle with the DBS. The Aston Martin DBS offers power, speed, and the carmaker ensured that the car is not as compromising as alternative sports vehicles. The DBS remains in a class all its own.
The DBS weighs 2000 pounds so it is lighter than the Aston Martin DB9. It is powered by a 6 Liter V-12 engine with 510 hp. With this car, a driver can go zero to sixty in roughly 4.2 seconds, and it can go from sixty to zero mph in about 107 feet. This makes the DBS unquestionably superior.
The DBS comes with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The interior is made of aluminum niceties and carbon fiber elements. You get a great stereo system too. The DBS is offered in the Volante convertible configuration. The UB-2000, a limited edition, was created to honor Aston Martin's CEO, Ulrich Bez. The DBS is the essence of Aston Martin's exclusivity.
The Range
Bodystyles: Coupe
Engines: 6.0L V-12
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Models: Coupe, Volante, UB-2010 Edition, Carbon Black
What's New
The Volante convertible is the newest DBS model to be added to the mix, featuring the same specifications as the standard Coupe.
Exterior
Body panels aerodynamically perfected in the wind tunnel still look good as they cover the DBS' underpinnings. A good thing, as we've never seen an ugly Aston.
Interior
The cabin is awash in a delightful combination of aluminum and hand-stitched leather. Even the red-glowing DBS key slot is a thing of beauty, as is the steel-and-sapphire "Emotion Control Unit" (the key) that glides into it.
Performance & Handling
The DBS achieves its performance without much compromise from the driver. The suspension is firm but not harsh, carbon-ceramic brakes haul the DBS down from speed time and time again, and the V-12's growl is, well, intoxicating. Of course, James Bond wouldn't have it any other way.
Safety
The 2010 Volante includes dual-stage driver and side airbags as standard equipment, as are stability and traction control. Automatically deployed roll-over bars are standard on the Volante model in the event the convertible winds up on its head.
EPA Fuel Economy
All models: 12 mpg city/18 mpg highway; 11 mpg city/17 mpg highway (manual)
You'll Like
- Ferocious acceleration and tenacious grip
- Slippery body styling
- James Bond approved
You Won't Like
- $300,000 sticker price
- Still more GT than sport
Sum Up
You too, can be like Bond
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