Aston Martin · 2007–2012

Aston Martin DBS V12

The Aston Martin DBS is a grand tourer based on the DB9 and manufactured by the British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston Martin has used the DBS name once before on their 1967–1972 grand tourer coupé. The modern car replaced the 2004 Vanquish S as the flagship of the marque. The DBS ended production in 2012 and was succeeded by the second-generation of the Vanquish.

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Predecessor: Aston Martin Vanquish · Successor: Aston Martin Vanquish

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Models

=== DBS (2007–2012) === The DBS was officially unveiled at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on 16 August 2007, which featured a brand new exterior colour (graphite grey with a blue tint) which has been dubbed "Lightning Silver". Deliveries of the DBS began in the first quarter of 2008. DBS Volante (2009–2012). The convertible version of the DBS called the DBS Volante was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009. The DBS Volante includes a motorized retractable fabric roof controlled by a button in the centre console and can fold into the compartment located behind the seats in 14 seconds after the press of the button. The roof can be opened or closed while at speeds up to 48 km/h (30 mph). Apart from the roof, changes include a new wheel design available for both the coupé and volante versions and a 2+2 seating configuration also available for both versions. Other features include rear-mounted six-speed manual or optional six-speed ‘Touchtronic 2’ automatic gearbox, Bang & Olufsen BeoSound in-car entertainment system with 13 speakers. With a kerb weight of 1,810 kg (3,990 lb), the Volante is heavier than the coupe due to chassis stiffening modifications. The Volante accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds and has a maximum speed of 307 km/h (191 mph). Deliveries of the DBS Volante began in the third quarter of 2009. Carbon Black, UB-2010 Limited Edition (2010). In 2010, Aston Martin introduced two special editions of the DBS. Available for the DBS and V12 Vantage, the "Carbon Black" edition includes unique carbon black paint work (as well as orange and grey), Touchtronic gearbox, obsidian black or orange interior and lightweight seats. The DBS UB-2010 Limited Edition is a limited (20 DBS coupés and twenty DBS Volantes) version of

Specifications

=== Overview specifications === Engine: 5,935 cc (362.2 cu in) V12, all-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder Transmission: 6-speed manual (optional 6-speed 'Touchtronic 2' automatic) Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout Kerb weight: 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) City fuel economy: 12 mpg‑US (20 L/100 km; 14 mpg‑imp) Highway fuel economy: 18 mpg‑US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg‑imp) Max. power: 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) at 6,500 rpm Torque: 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) at 5,750 rpm Fuel capacity: 78 L (20.6 US gal; 17.2 imp gal) Wheelbase: 107.9 in (2,741 mm) Length: 185.9 in (4,722 mm) Width: 81.1 in (2,060 mm) Height: 50.4 in (1,280 mm) Transmission. The DBS is equipped with a Graziano six-speed manual transaxle (initial 'launch' gearbox) and the optional 'Touchtronic 2' six-speed automatic transmission, based on the same ZF transaxle unit that was developed for the DB9, was introduced in 2008. When fitted with the Touchtronic 2 transmission, the DBS has a heavier kerb weight of 1,765 kg (3,891 lb). Performance. The DBS is equipped with the 5.9-litre, 60° AM08 V12 with four valves per cylinder. The same basic engine is also used in the DBR9 and DBRS9 racing cars albeit with extensive modifications. The engine of the DBS has a power output of 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,750 rpm with a compression ratio of 10.9:1. The engine also includes an active bypass valve which above 5,500 rpm opens and lets more air into the engine resulting in increased performance and propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds and has a maximum speed of 307 km/h (191 mph). In 2007, the British motoring show Top Gear tested the DBS around their Top Gear test track with a lap time of 1:23.9; 3.2 seconds faster than its predecessor, the

Film appearances

The DBS was first seen in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, the first film in which Bond was played by Daniel Craig, as a result of Eon Production's desire to tie the new Bond actor to the franchise heritage with Aston Martin. The only in-car gadget featured in the film is a glovebox/safe that contains a spare pistol, silencer, and a medical kit with a defibrillator in its compartment. Bond uses the car to go to Casino Royale in Montenegro so he can find Le Chiffre. The car is later destroyed when James Bond swerves to avoid hitting Vesper, who had been used as a bait by Le Chiffre to lure Bond after being kidnapped. The cars used in the production were actually prototypes, based on DB9 test vehicles, as the film was produced well before the DBS entered production. The DBS returned for the pre-credits car chase around Lake Garda in the 2008 Bond film Quantum of Solace. The vehicle is colored a dark metallic dark grey, referred to as "Quantum Silver" in Aston Martin's options list. In the film, Bond uses the vehicle to deliver Mr. White to M while trying to avoid his pursuers, but is later damaged as a result. The cars used in the film are 2009 model year, German-market spec DBS production vehicles.

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 the company to confuse spy photographers. The official name of the vehicle was declared to be DBS.

Production

The DBS was built in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Its engine was built at the Aston Martin engine plant in Cologne, Germany. Production totalled 3,381 units, comprising 2,536 coupes and 845 Volante versions.

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Specifications

name: Aston Martin DBS
Manufacturer: Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
Production: 2007–2012
Model years: 2008–2012
Assembly: United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Platform: VH Generation II
Layout: Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Class: Grand tourer (S)
Body style: 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible, 2-door 2+2 coupé and convertible
Engine: 5.9 L AM08 V12
Transmission: 6-speed ZF 6HP26 (Touchtronic II) automatic, 6-speed Graziano manual
Wheelbase: 107.9 in
Length: 185.9 in
Width: 81.1 in
Height: 50.4 in
Kerb weight: 1695 kg (Coupé), 1810 kg (Volante)
Predecessor: Aston Martin Vanquish (First generation)
Successor: Aston Martin Vanquish (Second generation)
Related: Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Virage (Second generation), Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Aston Martin DBS Zagato Centennial
Designer: Marek Reichman
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