Aston Martin DBS V12

The Aston Martin DBS is a grand tourer based on the DB9 and manufactured by the British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin.

Aston Martin DBS V12
Overview
ManufacturerAston Martin Lagonda Limited
Production2007–2012
Model years2008–2012
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire
DesignerMarek Reichman
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer (S)
Body style
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformVH Generation II
DoorsSwan
Related
Powertrain
Engine5.9 L AM08 V12
Transmission6-speed ZF 6HP26 (Touchtronic II) automatic
6-speed Graziano manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase107.9 in (2,741 mm)
Length185.9 in (4,722 mm)
Width81.1 in (2,060 mm)
Height50.4 in (1,280 mm)
Kerb weight1,695 kg (3,737 lb) (Coupe)
1,810 kg (3,990 lb) (Volante)
Chronology
PredecessorAston Martin Vanquish (First generation)
SuccessorAston Martin Vanquish (Second generation)

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.

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