Aston Martin DBS (2007)
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This article is about the 2007–2012 Aston Martin DBS. For the 1967 to 1972 model, see Aston Martin DBS. For the 2018 model, see Aston Martin DBS Superleggera.
The Aston Martin DBS is a grand tourer based on the DB9 and manufactured by the British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin.
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Aston Martin DBS | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda Limited |
Production | 2007–2012 |
Model years | 2008–2012 |
Assembly | United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire |
Designer | Marek Reichman |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Grand tourer (S) |
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Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Platform | VH Generation II |
Doors | Swan |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | 5.9 L AM08 V12[1] |
Transmission | 6-speed ZF 6HP26 (Touchtronic II) automatic[2] 6-speed Graziano manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 107.9 in (2,741 mm) |
Length | 185.9 in (4,722 mm) |
Width | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) |
Height | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) |
Kerb weight | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) (Coupe)[3] 1,810 kg (3,990 lb) (Volante)[4] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Aston Martin Vanquish (First generation) |
Successor | Aston Martin Vanquish (Second generation) |
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Aston Martin has used the DBS name once before on their 1967–72 grand tourer coupé. The modern car replaced the 2004 Vanquish S as the flagship of the marque. The DBS ended production in 2012 and was succeeded by the second-generation of the Vanquish.