The DBS has launch the new Aston Martin era with one hell of a bang. Set
to go into production in October, it'll be quicker than any Aston road
car before it, thanks to its massaged V-12. It'll weigh about 220 pounds
less than a regular DB9. It'll wear a body kit designed to help it
slice through the air more cleanly. And it'll introduce high-tech
materials and a new upgraded cockpit for the entire DB line.
The ultimate embodiment of the DB9 coupe, the DBS will replace the
muscular Vanquish as the flagship Aston Martin, although senior execs
struggle to admit it.
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.
Specification
Chassis
Brakes F/R : ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/35 R20 - 295/30 R20
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
Type: V12
Displacement cu in (cc): 362 (5935)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 510(380) / 6500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 420(570) / 5750
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in: 185.9 × 81.1 × 50.4
Weight lb (kg): 3737 (1695)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 4.1
Top Speed mph (km/h): 191 (302)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
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