DBS

  • Power

    Outstanding power with supreme control: Aston Martin introduces its ultimate luxury sports car; the Aston Martin DBS.

    The most potent production Aston Martin ever made, the DBS represents the synthesis of raw power, race-bred technology and design excellence.

  • Beauty

    Striking beauty with underlying strength: the dynamic abilities of the Aston Martin DBS are made explicit through the muscular elegance of its bodywork.

  • Soul

    The Aston Martin DBS is a machine with soul, created for the open road. As well as offering outstanding performance, the DBS is a luxurious sporst car in the classic mould.

  • Performance

    The DBS was developed as the ultimate expression of Aston Martin's engineering and technical ability. Its high levels of performance and control are delivered by the combination of inherent light weight, near-perfect weight distribution, a supremely powerful and flexible V12 engine, and a performance-honed six-speed transmission.

  • Design

    The Aston Martin DBS is manufactured using the finest materials, together with a combination of traditional hand-craftsmanship and pioneering high-technology processes.

    Inside and out, it is both a technological masterpiece and a powerful visual and tactile experience.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

  • Two-door coupe body style with 2+0 seating
  • Bonded aluminium VH structure
  • Aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon fibre composite body
  • Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams
  • High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam
  • Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
  • LED rear lamps and side repeaters

Engine

  • All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12
  • Compression ratio 10.9:1
  • Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves

Transmission

  • Rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox
  • Rear mid-mounted 'Touchtronic 2' six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system
  • Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Final drive ratio - manual: 3.71:1
  • Final drive ratio - automatic 3.46:1

Suspension

  • Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode
  • Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
  • Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers

Brakes

  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
  • Traction Control
  • Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398mm diameter with six-piston calipers
  • Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360mm diameter with four-piston calipers

Performance

  • Max speed: manual 307km/h (191mph)
  • Max power: 380kW (510bhp/517 PS) @ 6500 rpm
  • Acceleration: 0-100km/h (62mph) 4.3 seconds
  • Max torque: 570 Nm (420 lb.ft) @ 5750 rpm

Latest News

  • Aston Martin to compete on home turf at Silverstone picture

Where to Find Us

  • Head Office: Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwick. CV35 ODB, England
  • Telephone: +44 (0) 1926 644644
  • Facsimile: +44 (0) 1926 644733
  • email: worksservice@astonmartin.com