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Aston Martin DBS

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 81% Detailed ratings

Price $391,600 – $525,000 Payments

Fuel consumption 10.7 – 16.4 L/100km

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Aston Martin’s DBS is available in coupe and convertible body styles, the latter called Volante. It’s the pinnacle of luxury and refinement for fans of the British make, and a true grand touring automobile. A V8 just wouldn’t cut it here, so the only engine available with the DBS is a turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 that delivers a phenomenal 715 horsepower and 664 lb-ft. of torque. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is achieved in just 3.4 seconds.

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8 Barely Driven Aston Martins Looking for New Orange-Obsessed Owners

On October 8, British auction house Bonhams will sell a series of eight unique Aston Martin cars covering the 2010-2011 model years. How unique? Well, just look at the pictures: they’re all finished in bespoke Orange No.1 paintwork, exactly like the Swiss customer who commissioned them wanted. Oh, and their …September 20, 2023

Aston Martin DBS Signs Off With 770 Ultimate Model

With production of this current-generation DBS nearing its end, Aston Martin is introducing a DBS to surpass all the others: the DBS 770 Ultimate. “When an iconic model generation reaches the end of production it is important to mark the occasion with something special,” said Aston Martin Chief Technology Officer …January 19, 2023

Aston Martin Announces Changes for 2022… and 2025

Aston Martin has announced a series of changes to its lineup for the 2022 model year. At the same time, the British luxury automaker is inaugurating a new online configurator that has all the makings of a video game. In fact, it uses the Unreal Engine developed by Fortnite maker …July 22, 2021

Daniel Craig-designed Aston Martin is Priced to Kill

Once again this year, the famous Neiman Marcus Holiday Catalog does not disappoint. Among the so-called Fantasy Gifts is a special-edition Aston Martin DBS Superleggera inspired by James Bond. Actor Daniel Craig himself picked the colour for the exterior and interior, only 007 copies will be sold and each one …October 18, 2019

These Two Aston Martins Could be Yours for Nearly $10 Million

Aston Martin has just revealed the final exterior look of its upcoming DBS GT Zagato and it’s even sexier than the 715-horsepower DBS Superleggera , the British luxury brand’s most potent series production car. Inspired by the voluptuous shapes that previously dressed the original DB4 GT Zagato, the modern DBS …July 9, 2019

Aston Martin Unveils DBS Superleggera Volante

Convertible season is right around the corner and we thought we’d give you an early weekend present by sharing details and pictures of the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante, which the British luxury brand unveiled recently. As the second Aston Martin to carry the Volante name following the introduction …May 3, 2019

Aston Debuts Prettiest Car Ever

Aston Martin does not have the sporting pedigree of Porsche. They lack the flamboyance of Lamborghini. And without the panache of Ferrari, one could call into question the English marque’s position alongside these manufacturers as one of the world’s most esteemed sports cars. That is, one could, if one were …February 24, 2009

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The Car Guide rating 81%

Pros

A boxer in a tailored suit
Powerful for a 2+2
You'll think you're James Bond!

Cons

Outdated infotainment system
Very expensive
Strong competition (Ferrari, McLaren)

Fuel economy	4/10
Reliability	N/A
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	9/10
Overall	9/10

What's new in 2023

Aesthetic and mechanical changes expected in 2023.

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