ultimate expression of Aston Martin's engineering and technical ability. It
offers pure performance without compromise.
"The DBS delivers the complete driving experience and bridges the gap
between our road and track cars - the DB9 and DBR9."
Equally at home on a twisting mountain circuit as on the open road, the DBS
is a true thoroughbred. The Aston Martin DBS is a 6.0-liter V12 powered,
race-bred, two-seater shaped by the aerodynamic demands of high performance,
with an exquisite interior that marries beautifully hand-finished materials
with the very latest in performance technology.
A combination of elegant design, innovative manufacturing processes,
race-derived materials and components and Aston Martin's unrivalled
hand-build expertise makes the DBS a luxury sports car without equal. Every
line, crease and curve conveys the enormous potential of the DBS, a
seductive blend of refinement and raw power, provided by the hand-built V12
producing 510 bhp, a top speed of 191 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.1
seconds.
Performance
The need for high-performance stability, handling ability and low kerb
weight defined the DBS's form and construction. Accordingly, the DBS becomes
the first production Aston Martin to make extensive use of ultra-light
carbon-fiber body panels. 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, together with new carbon ceramic
brakes and an adaptive damper controlled suspension system.
At the heart of the DBS is a 6.0-liter V12 engine. As with all current Aston
Martins, it is hand-assembled at Aston Martin's dedicated engine facility in
Cologne, Germany. The classic 6.0-liter V12 features a number of
power-increasing enhancements. These include a 'by-pass' engine air intake
port that opens above 5500 rpm to allow more air into the engine, and
re-profiled air inlet ports that further improve airflow into the combustion
chamber. Combined with a compression ratio of 10.9:1, the result of these
enhancements is prodigious power and torque: the DBS delivers 510 bhp at
6500 rpm. The 3.71:1 final-drive ratio ensures that the additional power is
usable, enhancing in-gear acceleration in particular.
Design
The DBS is manufactured using the finest materials, with a combination of
hand-finishing and pioneering high-technology processes. From the
exceptional quality of the design and finish to the advanced production
techniques employed to save weight and create strength, the DBS is both a
technological masterpiece and a powerful visual and tactile experience,
inside and out.
The external detailing reflects the power and dynamic abilities of the DBS,
with revised inlets and enlarged grilles that deliver more air into the
engine and increase its cooling capacity. Subtle design details include a
new five-bar design for the polished alloy main grille, as well as two
additional vents in the enlarged power bulge on the carbon-fiber bonnet.
These vents are entirely functional, improving engine performance and
efficiency, yet also communicating the increased power output of the uprated
V12 engine.
The DBS's aerodynamic enhancements are shaped by Aston Martin's racing
experience. A carbon-fiber splitter and a new front bumper design help
channel airflow around the car's wider bodywork. The aerodynamics team
worked hand in hand with the modeling team to ensure that the forms and
surfaces of DBS were sculpted for inherent stability at high speeds.
Interior
The interior of the DBS represents the epitome of Aston Martin's commitment
to using materials honestly, without disguise or embellishment. Lightweight
materials are used throughout to save weight; door pulls are made from
carbon-fiber, for example, and the carpet has been woven with lighter fibers
to save weight. Special semi-aniline leather is used throughout the cabin,
saving weight as well as giving a soft feel and distinctive aroma.
As an option the DBS may be equipped with specially developed lightweight
seats (outside North America). These feature a carbon-fiber and Kevlar
composite structure and are manufactured by a supplier to the motorsport and
aviation industries before being returned to Aston Martin's Gaydon factory
for hand-trimming. The structure is created by sandwiching a layer of Kevlar
between two layers of carbon-fiber with the outer finish left exposed on the
seat backs, lacquered to create a durable and attractive finish.
The start sequence of the DBS is augmented by an all-new centre console
design with a cast metal surround, crisp typography and new graphics. The
new console has a traditional dial-face clock at the centre, flanked by two
rotary controls for the heating and air-conditioning system, fashioned from
solid, turned aluminum.
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