0 CommentsArticle Type: Driven | Tags: ASTON MARTIN, DBS, DB9, V12, JAMES BOND, VANQUISH
Ny name is Bond, James Bond
Aston Martin DBS
Identity:
The Vanquish is no more, here's the DBS. But let us be clear, DBS is not its successor, but rather an upgrade of the DB9, with a V12 increased to 517 horsepower, and a more mannish design… Our DBS is exactly what will seduce James Bond and be selected for the upcoming British MI6 Agent's opus: Quantum of Solace.
Headlines:
V12 6.0l of 517 hp.
4m72 long and with a weight of 1695 kg.
0 to 100 km/h (naught to Sixty): 4''3, Maximum speed: 307 km/h.
Price: $ 265 000
Design:
Once more here's an example on how truly amazing the designers are at Aston Martin. The look obviously takes after the DB9, but with sportier lines that underline the sport pedigree of our supercar. Perfect? Well almost, and many will argue Aston Martin’s choice when it comes to the tail lights. As far as we are concerned, white was an interesting choice.
Interior:
If you ever sat in a DB9, the DBS will be not feel different to you with the exception of some materials like these beautiful fiber carbon parts that you find time to time. Still, we had a hard time with the black lacquered dashboard, indeed elegant, but with a tendency to reflect sunlight too often and blinding the driver. Another minus was the use of this fancy car’s key that must be plugged into the into the dashboard to start our beast's monstrous V12 engine. If aesthetically the key is a pure wonder, it tended too often to self eject itself and damaged our press car's gear leaver.
On the road:
Less effective than the Vanquish, and mean in sensations, the DBS lacks of character.
Nonetheless, the DBS offers stunning sensations, underline with a great feeling of safety thanks to its ceramic brakes. More technically advanced than the DB9, the DBS is also more efficient on the road. We also recommend any future DBS owners to not even bother turning on the in-car HiFi system. Thanks to its V12 and a tuned exhaust line, the DBS has one of the most amazing engine noise we have ever experienced... It's truly a pleasure hearing the V12 revving up.
Sensations:
The DBS may disappoint those waiting for a true Vanquish replacement. Yes, the DBS is nothing but a DB9 technical upgrade. It does fill the gap that some DB9 owners were complaining about, and brings them a “Super DB9” with loads of improvements.
The question that should be asked... "Is this upgrade worth the huge price?"
