Aston Martin DBS V12
| Aston Martin DBS V12 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda Limited |
| Production | 2007–2012 |
| Assembly | Gaydon, England |
| Designer | Marek Reichman |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Aston Martin VH platform |
| Related | Aston Martin DB9 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0 L V12 |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6HP26 automatic 6-speed manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin Vanquish S |
| Successor | Aston Martin Vanquish (Project AM310) |
The modern Aston Martin DBS is a high performance GT sports car version of the DB9 from the UK manufacturer Aston Martin.
Aston has used the DBS name once before on their 1967–72 grand tourer coupe. The modern car replaces the 2004 Vanquish S as the flagship of the marque.
It was officially unveiled at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on 16 August 2007, which featured a brand new exterior colour, a graphite grey with a blue tint which has been dubbed "Lightning Silver", followed by 2007 Frankfurt motor show.
Delivery began on 2008 Q1.
DBS Volante includes a motorized retractable fabric roof controlled by a button in the center console and can be fully gone in 14 seconds after the press of the button. The roof can be opened or closed while moving at vehicle speed up to 48 km/h (30 mph). Apart from the roof, changes include a new wheel design available for both the coupe and volante versions and 2+2 seating configuration also available for both versions. Other features include rear-mounted six-speed manual or optional six-speed ‘Touchtronic’ automatic gearbox, Bang & Olufsen BeoSound DBS in-car entertainment system with 13 speakers.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009, followed by 2009 Concours d'Elegance.
Delivery began during quarter three 2009.
As of Q3 2010, Aston Martin has released two special editions of the DBS.
Available for DBS and the V12 Vantage, the "Carbon Black" edition includes unique carbon black paint job (as well as orange and grey), Touchtronic gearbox, obsidian black or orange interior and lightweight seats.
DBS UB-2010 Limited Edition is a limited (20 DBS Coupes and twenty DBS Volante convertibles) version of DBS Coupe and Volante convertible named after Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda Limited, commemorating the tenth year of Dr. Bez as CEO. This edition comes with the Touchtronic gearbox or the manual upon request, azurite black exterior colour, blue brake calipers and a bronze coloured interior.
DBS UB-2010 Limited Edition was unveiled in 80th Geneva Autosalon.
It is a version of DBS coupe and DBS Volante with a choice of three body colours (Flame Orange, Ceramic Grey, Carbon Black) with glass veneer appearance (optional satin lacquer paint finish), 10-spoke gloss black diamond turned wheels with a reversed diamond turned (optional full gloss black) finish, black (optional yellow, orange, red or grey) brake calipers, warm black grille, carbon fibre mirror heads, carbon rear lamp in-fills, smoked rear lights, obsidian black or maranello orange semi-aniline leather upholstery, leather-quilted headlining for DBS Carbon Edition coupe, carbon fibre facia with a carbon weave positioned exactly to follow the form of the dashboard, unique carbon fibre special edition sill plaque with laser etched metal inlay, Aston Martin Garmin satellite navigation system, beam blade windscreen wipers.
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