2008 Aston Martin DBS V-12
Aston Martin swings for the fence in ‘08 with a new V-12 offering. Tagged as the DBS, the 510 horsepower “Top Dog”, as Forbes Magazine calls it, replaces the late great Vanquish S which ceased production in 2006. The DBS is based off the still running DB9 and although they share the same displacement V-12 and basic body design the DBS looks more like a DB9 on steroids than a car of its own.
Nestled under its beautifully crafted vented hood sits the same 5.9L V-12 from the DB9 but with increased stroke, tuned exhaust with bypass valves, and ECU changes, power climbs from the already impressive 450 horsepower to a very respectable 510 horsepower. This rockets the “Healthy” 3730lb Aston from 0-62 mph in only 4.3 seconds. Not bad for a heavyweight luxury performer.
The sleek and sexy lines of the DBS leads you to think of the elegant yet subtle Vanquish of old. But don’t be fooled, the hand assembled DBS is born out of race derived materials, sculpted for amazing aerodynamics through hours of wind tunnel testing, and is as much at home cruising you to the local hot spot as it is tearing up the pavement in the twisty European hills. The Aston Martin DBS is definitely capable of filling the shoes of its late big brother.
Tags: Aston Martin, DB9, DBS