Striking Beauty. Underlying Strength. Seductively powerful and exquisitely finished, DBS entered production in 2007 after a global reveal event at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. As a new flagship for the Aston Martin model range, DBS represented a synthesis of raw power, race-bred technology and design excellence. A Special Owner Before entering production the world got a mouth watering preview of DBS as it appeared as James Bond's car of choice in 'Casino Royale', Daniel Craig's debut in the role released in 2006. The car featured in one of the film's most memorable moments, rolling seven times and setting a new world record. DBS also appeared in the opening sequence of 'Quantum of Solace' the follow up film released in 2008. DBS Volante 2009 saw production begin of DBS Volante, the convertible derivative of DBS. Low, powerful and sleek, DBS Volante offered the thrill of open-top driving. Production of both DBS Coupe and Volante ended in 2012 following the launch of Vanquish. Experience DBS Brochure Gallery Film Specification Transmission Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual transmission Rear mid-mounted ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system available as an option Alloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaft Limited-slip differential Final-drive ratio (Manual) 3.71:1 Final-drive ratio (‘Touchtronic 2’) 3.46:1 Performance Maximum power 380 kW (517 PS/510 bhp) at 6500 rpm Maximum torque 570 Nm (420 lb ft) at 5750 rpm Acceleration – manual 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.3 seconds Maximum speed 190 mph (305 km/h) Maximum speed (‘Touchtronic 2’ - restricted) 183 mph (295 km/h) Body Two-door coupe body style with 2+0 seating configuration Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure Aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon-fibre composite body Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams Halogen projector headlamps (main beam) High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam) clear LED rear lamps Engine All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935cc V12 Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves Compression ratio 10.9:1 DBS Suspension Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers Steering Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock Column tilt and reach adjustment Wheels & Tyres 20” 20-spoke cast alloy silver painted wheels Front Wheel: 8.5J x 20” Rear Wheel: 11J x 20” Front Tyre: Pirelli P Zero 245/35 zR20 Rear Tyre: Pirelli P Zero 295/30 zR20 tyre repair kit Brakes Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Traction control (TC) Interior Full-grain leather interior, semi-aniline leather interior or leather and Alcantara interior Piano black facia trim with Piano Black centre console finish Leather sports steering wheel Carbon fibre door trims and door pulls Electrically adjustable Sports seats with side airbags Memory seats & exterior mirrors (three positions) Dual-stage driver / front passenger front airbags Powerfold exterior heated mirrors Heated front seats Heated rear screen Automatic temperature control Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays Trip computer Cruise control Bluetooth® telephone preparation (1) Satellite navigation system (1,2) Front and rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring system (1) Alarm and immobiliser Remote-control central door locking and boot release Glass ECU Tracking device (3) (UK only) LED map-reading lights Boot-mounted umbrella Lamy pen and pen holder (‘Touchtronic 2’ only) Dimensions Length 4720 mm (185.8”) Width excluding mirrors 1905 mm (75”) Width including mirrors 2061 mm (81.1”) Height 1280 mm (50.4”) Wheelbase 2740 mm (107.9”) Turning Circle 11.5m (37.7 ft) Fuel tank capacity 80 litres (17.6 Imp Gal, 21.1 US Gal) Loading...