2008 Aston Martin DBS Review
22 Jun, 2008
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The paint work, consisting of some seven meticulously hand applied layers, takes over 50 hours to complete and is rubbed back lightly between each coat to ensure the high gloss finish. The entire process takes five hours longer than it does for Porsche to build an entire 911! True dedication.
As for the interior, the handsome stitch work is precise, millimetre perfect and compliments the sumptuous leather with the kind of lavish and bespoke workmanship expected from a timeless classic, which I have no doubt the DBS will become in the years to follow.
To ensure parity when fitting décor to the DBS, Aston Martin assure that all the hand stitched leather work is completed by a single operator to maintain a uniform style over all surfaces of the vehicle’s interior. Though the cabin’s overall ambiance is a masterpiece, its simplistic layout hints subtly at its race bred heritage almost masking the extravagance of the underlying works. Organic Electroluminescent back-lighting offers a crystal appearance to all cockpit switches and sharp instrumentation detail at night.
A stunning sapphire key fob, or in Aston speak ECU (Emotional Control Unit) sits as a splendid centre piece high in the dash for that constant reminder that this truly is a splendid and personal machine that reflects properly the sophisticated personality of a car that still encompasses so many of the everyday features many supercars seem to leave behind. An iPod connector in the centre console, crisp 700W stereo with six CD player, climate control, Bluetooth mobile phone functionality, 3D Satellite Navigation plus an array of cockpit switches and dials all simple to understand and logical in function.
The ambient cabin lighting upon unlock is effective yet discreet and by further use of the crystal LED lights does not contrast against the instruments making for an inviting ambiance so well finished and so uncompromised in character that you’re struck with it’s beauty wondering why so many other manufacturers don’t use similar themes in highlighting the beauty of their own machines.
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June 22nd, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Very well written and thank you for going the extra extra mile in producing this story
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June 22nd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
What an awesome read, felt truly involved, and what an awesome machine. Thanks guys.
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June 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pm
excellent story guys!!! pleaseure to read. As much as i love this car i cant help but think of what else i could get for that kinda money……….
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June 22nd, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I’m sure you could get plenty of things, but I doubt they would be as much fun.
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June 22nd, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Did anyone notice the stitching on the console wasn’t straight. Tee Hee.
Great read folks. Most can only drean at driving such machines. The hard work is obviously paying off.
Awsome car, arguably the nicest car on thr planet. British of course, Ooooh I’m so proud. Pity no diesels though, Tee Hee again.
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June 22nd, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Fellas,
Fantastic in every way, the Aston, the writing and the photography justified why you were the first to drive it in Australia.
I also appreciated the high res picture of the Mack Titan, its now my wallpaper, also a magnificent machine, it doesn’t have quite the sheet metal work but it has more power and and is more reliable than any Aston! I hope you appreciate that a road train cannot safely or feasibly leave single road bitumen to accommodate others, its not a choice the drivers have.
Thanks for the great review, now I’m waiting for the new RS4 review when they get around to releasing the car!
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June 22nd, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Nice Nice Nice,
Although that gearknob reminds me of future Biff’s (Back to the future) silver fist walking stick for some reason… :S
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June 23rd, 2008 at 1:27 am
I still prefer a 599gtb any day….good story guys!
Funny how the anti-spam word was Ferrari!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 10:52 am
What an epic journey and an epic car. An amazing article guys, I thoroughly enjoyed the read, even while I was suffering from a gargantuan case of jealousy. Good work.
Five stars across the board, wouldn’t expect anything less.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
FANTASTIC in all every way, For me the best looking car made right now. Just amazing
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June 23rd, 2008 at 2:55 pm
GREAT CAR. GREAT STORY.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Great Review…
I’d hate to be hitting Potholes in one of those. How would the Aston Reps react to a scratch on the paint? 7 layers of Hand Crafted repair.
Also, someone must have been constantly polishing the car with all that red dirt around.
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June 24th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Doesn’t the Veyron’s steering wheel take something like 1½ weeks for one guy to stitch together? You get what you pay for I guess…
Awesome car and great pics!
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June 26th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Good review. Dream car! (Next to the R35 GTR!)
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July 31st, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Been for a ride in this car. One word.
Faultless!
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August 3rd, 2008 at 5:50 am
This is the car which I always dream of. Great pics, Its professional image
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