I’ll take 2 please.
Engine
6 liter V12
Weight
3737 lbs
Aspiration
natural
Torque
420 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
HP
510 hp @ 6500 rpm
HP/Weight
–
HP/Liter
85 hp per liter
1/4 mile
–
0-62 mph
4.3 seconds
Top Speed
191 mph
(from Aston Martin Press Release) Aston Martin will unveil the most eagerly anticipated car of the year when the new DBS is revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16th, where the company takes a starring role as the featured marque.
Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez, said: ***65533;The DBS is the ultimate expression of Aston Martin***65533;s engineering and technical ability. It offers pure performance without compromise.
***65533;The DBS delivers the complete driving experience and bridges the gap between our road and track cars ***65533; the DB9 and DBR9.***65533;
Equally at home on a twisting mountain circuit as on the open road, the DBS is a true thoroughbred. The Aston Martin DBS is a 6.0-litre V12 powered, race-bred, two-seater shaped by the aerodynamic demands of high performance, with an exquisite interior that marries beautifully hand-finished materials with the very latest in performance technology.
A combination of elegant design, innovative manufacturing processes, race-derived materials and components and Aston Martin***65533;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 380kW (510bhp/517PS), a top speed of 191mph (302km/h) and a 0-62mph (0-100km/h) time of 4.3 seconds.
The DBS will be built at Aston Martin***65533;s global headquarters at Gaydon, near Warwickshire in the UK, joining the current Aston Martin line-up. This now comprises the elegant DB9, the agile V8 Vantage Coupe and the critically acclaimed Vantage Roadster ***65533; launched earlier this year.
Deliveries of the DBS are expected to commence during quarter one 2008, with prices to be confirmed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Aston Martin DBS Specification
Body
***65533; Two-door coupe body style with 2+0 seating
***65533; Bonded aluminium VH structure
***65533; Aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon-fibre composite body
***65533; Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams
***65533; High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps (main beam)
***65533; LED rear lamps and side repeaters
Engine
***65533; All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935cc V12.
***65533; Compression ratio 10.9:1
***65533; Front-mid mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
***65533; Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
***65533; Max power: 380kW (510bhp/517 PS) at 6500rpm
***65533; Max torque: 570Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750rpm
***65533; Acceleration: 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 4.3 seconds
***65533; Max speed: 302km/h (191mph)
Transmission
***65533; Rear-mid mounted, six-speed manual gearbox
***65533; Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
***65533; Limited-slip differential
***65533; Final-drive ratio 3.71:1
Wheels and Tyres
***65533; Front: 8.5***65533;***65533; x 20***65533;***65533; Pirelli P Zero 245/35
***65533; Rear: 11***65533;***65533; x 20***65533;***65533; Pirelli P Zero 295/30
Steering
***65533; Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock. Column tilt and reach adjustment
Suspension
***65533; Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bare and monotube adaptive dampers
***65533; Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
***65533; Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode
Brakes
***65533; Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398mm diameter with six-piston calipers
***65533; Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360mm diameter with four-piston calipers
***65533; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode
***65533; Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
***65533; Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
***65533; Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
***65533; Traction control
Dimensions
Length: 4721mm (185.9***65533;***65533
Wheelbase: 2740mm (107.9***65533;***65533
Width: 1905mm (75***65533;***65533 (exc. Mirrors)
2060mm (81.1***65533;***65533 (inc. Mirrors)
Fuel tank capacity: 78 litres (17.2 Imp.galls, 20.5 US galls)
Height: 1280mm (50.4***65533;***65533 Weight: 1695kg (3737lb)
Interior
Semi-aniline leather and Alcantara interior. Matrix alloy facia trim and Iridium Silver centre console finish. Carbon fibre door trims and door pulls. Auto-dimming rear-view mirror & garage door opener (USA & Canada only). Sports seats with ten-way electric adjustment, including height, tilt and lumbar. Memory seats & exterior mirrors (three positions). Dual-stage driver/passenger front airbags. Side airbags (Sports seats only). Heated seats (Sports seats only). Heated rear screen. Automatic temperature control. Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays. Trip computer. Cruise control. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system1,2. Bluetooth telephone preparation1. Powerfold exterior mirrors. Front and rear parking sensors. Tyre-pressure monitoring1. Alarm and immobiliser. Remote-control central door locking and boot release. Battery disconnect switch. Battery conditioner. Tracking device (UK only). Boot-mounted umbrella.
In-Car Entertainment
***65533; Aston Martin 700W Premium Audio System with Dolby***65533; Pro Logic II***65533;
***65533; MP3 player connectivity
Options
***65533; Lightweight seats with six-way adjustment, including front and rear height adjust (Does not include side airbags or heated seats feature. Not available in USA or Canada)
***65533; 20***65533;***65533; alloy wheels with graphite finish
***65533; Satellite radio system (USA only)
***65533; Piano Black facia trim and centre console finish
***65533; Leather storage saddle
***65533; Personalised sill plaques
***65533; Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror1
***65533; Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage door opener (Europe only)
***65533; Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor)
***65533; Tracking device3
***65533; First-aid kit
***65533; Ashtray and cigar lighter
*1 Not available in all markets
*2 Includes Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) in Continental Europe
*3 Complies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. Excludes subscription. Standard in UK.
and those wheels are fucking hot!
