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2008 Aston Martin DBS first steer

April 23, 2008 by Anthony Crawford  




All switches on the centre console appear to be hand milled aluminium, including the massive six-speed shifter.

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It’s without a doubt, the largest example I have ever seen, which although, you would think cumbersome to use, actually feels brilliant in your hand.

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There’s also limited use of brushed aluminium around the air-conditioning vents, foot pedals and rear parcel shelves, but you won’t find anything of the sort on the doors. Carbon-fibre inserts are the composite of choice here, adding to the car’s weight loss program.

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For a hard-edged GT Supercar, which can nail 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds, the DBS is lounge chair comfortable. Plenty of elbow width and legroom for driver and passenger, along with ample room behind the front seats in the form of two large parcel trays.

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The DBS also comes with a sufficiently large boot, which will easily swallow two soft bags, making weekend getaways, mandatory.

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And if you happen to find yourself in that peak hour nightmare, no problem. The DBS has an USB/iPod plug that will allow you to scroll through your playlists via the car’s Audio system.

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“An astonishingly beautiful car, the DBS in indeed race bred quick, but comfortable enough for that seven days a week commute duty”.

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12 Responses to “2008 Aston Martin DBS first steer”
  1. Masynee says:

    Great article guys. But will you ever forgive yourselves for being 3 hours late?!

  2. Matt says:

    Awesome – has to be my pick of the four cars! Excellent article Anthony.

  3. Jimbo says:

    Great article, I am a deep shade of green with envy. This car is what wet dreams are made of. It may not be the fastest super car but it is definitely the best.

  4. Casey says:

    *** anti spam DB9 – hmmm ***

  5. Casey says:

    Let’s try that again – excellent review Anthony, brilliant car. Easily the best pick for performance/luxury/looks IMO. Can’t wait for the video!

  6. Anthonii says:

    I want?

  7. mustang66 says:

    Very well written Anthony on what can only be described as an awsome vehicle

  8. T says:

    I HAVE WOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. Bob says:

    Spam word “Toyota”. That word doesn’t dare being within half a universe of this beauty. Blasphemy.

    I spotted a Ford part! The Power socket cover inside the glovebox, out of an LR Focus!

    I’m still wiping the droo…l offff m.yyyyy keyb0@rd. Ooops.

  10. Wheelnut says:

    Ferrari; Lamborghini; Maserati; Lexii …. who are they?

  11. I think that this is the car that I want to show up in to visit my clients and at the weddings that I shoot. I’m not sure if it would say that my clients are paying me a lot of money to live the lifestyle or that I am photographing for the love of it since i should have a lot of money if I am driving the car?

  12. lhuda.com says:

    Aston old and new desing so faster and nice

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