Aston Martin DBS (2008 – 2012) Review
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Aston Martin DBS (2008 – 2012) Verdict
Hand built V12 engine develops 510bhp, stunning looks.
Pricey even for an Aston.
Find out more about the Aston Martin DBS (2008 – 2012)
On average it achieves 89% of the official MPG figure
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Aston Martin DBS (2008 – 2012) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4721 mm |
| Width | 1905 mm |
| Height | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1695–1810 kg |
| Boot Space | 135–186 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / Unlimited miles |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £180,812–£196,581 |
| Insurance Groups | - |
| Road Tax Bands | M |
| Official MPG | 17.3–18.2 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| V12 Carbon Edition Coupe 2dr | £186,582 | 17.3 mpg | 4.3 s |
| V12 Carbon Edition Coupe Touchtronic 2dr Auto | £186,582 | 18.2 mpg | 4.3 s |
| V12 Coupe 2dr | £180,812 | 17.3 mpg | 4.3 s |
| V12 Coupe Touchtronic 2dr Auto | £180,812 | 18.2 mpg | 4.3 s |
| Open Car | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| V12 Carbon Edition Volante 2dr | £196,581 | 17.3 mpg | 4.3 s |
| V12 Carbon Edition Volante Touchtronic 2dr Auto | £196,581 | 18.2 mpg | 4.3 s |
| V12 Volante 2dr | £190,812 | 17.3 mpg | 4.3 s |
| V12 Volante Touchtronic 2dr Auto | £190,812 | 18.2 mpg | 4.3 s |
Model History
August 2007
Aston Martin DBS unveiled
Sits between touring DB9 and racing DBR9. 6.0-litre V12 powered, race-bred, two-seater. Hand-built V12 produced 380kW (510bhp/517PS), top speed of 191mph (302km/h) and a 0-60mph time of 4.1 seconds. Built at Gaydon, Warwickshire. Deliveries of the DBS during first quarter 2008, with prices confirmed at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 2007.
