Aston Martin DBS
In 2011, the Aston Martin DBS is staying the course with a coupe and a cabriolet. It distinguishes itself from the DB9 mainly with its more aggressive and unique style. As for its mechanics, there’s a 6.0-litre, 510-hp V12 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. This GT also features several carbon fibre components, which make it lighter.
Aston Martin DBS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $273,000 (estimated) |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$3,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$5,139/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,0 l V12 |
| Power | 510 hp @ 6,500 rpm (380 kW) |
| Torque | 420 lb·ft @ 5,750 rpm (569 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | Sports Car over $100,000 |
| Assembly | Gaydon, GB |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 18.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 15.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 520 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (38′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P245/35ZR20 |
| Rear tires | P295/30ZR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | N/A |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,721 mm (186″) |
| Width | 1,905 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,280 mm (50″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,740 mm (108″) |
| Weight | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | N/A |
| Trunk | 186 l |
| Fuel tank | 78 l (17 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.0 s |
| Top speed | 307 km/h (191 mph) |
| Braking distance | 37 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | N/A |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |