Aston Martin DBS

Guide Note

Replacing the Vanquish, which ceased production in 2007, the DBS is the flagship vehicle for British car maker Aston Martin. The car appears in the James Bond films Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Luxury sports car
2. Engine: All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12¹
3. Transmission: Rear mid-mounted 6-speed manual gearbox¹
4. Power: 510 bhp @ 6,500 rpm¹
5. Torque: 410 (lb-ft) @ 5,750 rpm¹
6. Top Speed: 191 mph¹
7. 0-62: 4.3 seconds¹
8. MSRP: $262,000²

"For a car that looks like a million bucks, $265,000 sounds like a steal."—Car and Driver³

"It looks like a DB9 on steroids, with added scoops, strakes and bulging fenders."—Forbes Auto⁴

"... when you really push the DBS on twisty and bumpy roads, the Aston shows that it's not the true sports car you were led to believe it would be."—Automobile Magazine⁵