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On 2008-01-22, CarAdvice.com.au reported the existence of a convertible DBS, which was expected to be named DBS Volante.<ref>[http://www.caradvice.com.au/9719/aston-martin-dbs-volante-spy-photos/ Aston Martin DBS Volante spy photos » Australian Car Advice | News Blog<!-- Bot generated title --> |
On 2008-01-22, CarAdvice.com.au reported the existence of a convertible DBS, which was expected to be named DBS Volante.<ref>[http://www.caradvice.com.au/9719/aston-martin-dbs-volante-spy-photos/ Aston Martin DBS Volante spy photos » Australian Car Advice | News Blog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Aston Martin later announced on its website and [[Facebook]] page late February that the DBS Volante would be unveiled at the [[Geneva Motor Show]] on 2009-03-03.<ref>[http:// |
Aston Martin later announced on its website and [[Facebook]] page late February that the DBS Volante would be unveiled at the [[Geneva Motor Show]] on 2009-03-03.<ref>[http://blackriverpost.com/read/news/4316/aston-martin-to-premiere-dbs-volante/ Aston Martin to premiere DBS Volante - Canadian Driver]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:52, 1 April 2009
| Aston Martin DBS V12 | |
|---|---|
Aston Martin DBS V12 logo | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda Limited |
| Production | 2007 - present |
| Assembly | Gaydon, England |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Ford VH platform |
| Related | Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin DBRS9 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0 L V12 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin Vanquish S |
The modern Aston Martin DBS is a high performance 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 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 was built in Gaydon, Warwickshire. It's engine was built at the Aston Martin engine plant in Cologne, Germany
Specifications
Performance
Power comes from the heavily revised 5935 cc V12 engine from the DBR9 racing car, tuned to deliver Template:Auto PS at 6500 rpm and Template:Auto Nm at 5750 rpm torque. The engine features a new by-pass air intake port that opens above 5500 rpm to boost engine breathing as well as re-profiled air inlet ports that further improve airflow into the combustion chamber.
The car comes with a 6-speed manual or "Touchtronic" 6-speed automatic transmission.[1]
The 2-seater coupé (as opposed to the 2+2 DB9 which the car is based on) has a bonded aluminium chassis and is made of lightweight magnesium alloy, carbon fibre composite and aluminium. It is the first production Aston Martin to make extensive use of carbon-fibre body panels.
The car has curb weight of 3,479 pounds (1,578 kg), combined with the engine help the DBS accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds and reach top speed of over 312 km/h (194 mph).[2]
Handling
The DBS is fitted with new vented carbon ceramic brakes discs – a first for a road-going Aston Martin, it reduces unsprung weight by 12.5 kg (28 lb). The front wheels are fitted with Template:Auto mm diameter carbon ceramic brakes with 6-piston calipers. The rear wheels have Template:Auto mm diameter brakes with 4-piston calipers. The double wishbone alloy [suspension] features an adaptive damper controlled suspension which uses two separate valves to set the dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment of the car’s ride and handling characteristics.
Interior
Also included is a new hand finished interior with black lacquer, brushed alloy, semi-aniline leather and Alcantara as some of the materials. The Aston Martin DBS also features an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system with 13 active loudspeakers including 2 tweeters with ALT (Acoustic Lens Technology)[3].
DBS Volante
On 2008-01-22, CarAdvice.com.au reported the existence of a convertible DBS, which was expected to be named DBS Volante.[4]
Aston Martin later announced on its website and Facebook page late February that the DBS Volante would be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 2009-03-03.[5]
Film appearances
The DBS was first seen in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale.
Although Ford sold over 90% of Aston Martin Lagonda Limited in 2007, the DBS returns for the pre-credits car chase around Lake Garda in the 2008 Bond film Quantum of Solace.[6]
Naming confusion
Some confusion over the name of the production version occurred when some test mules running around the Nürburgring were given DBRS9 badges. However, it would seem that this was only a trick played by Aston to confuse spy photographers.[7] The official name of the vehicle has been declared to be Aston Martin DBS V12.
The first cars ever to hold the name Aston Martin DBS were originally produced from 1967 until 1972. One of them featured in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
References
- ^ RSPORTSCARS | Price, Specs and More
- ^ Aston Martin DBS
- ^ "BeoSound DBS Sound System". Bang & Olufsen.
- ^ Aston Martin DBS Volante spy photos » Australian Car Advice | News Blog
- ^ Aston Martin to premiere DBS Volante - Canadian Driver
- ^ "Aston Martin DBS to star in new James Bond film". Aston Martin. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
- ^ Car and Driver - Spied 2008 Aston Martin DBS
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