Aston Martin DBS Reviews & News |
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Price: $497,441 Body : Coupe No. Doors: 2 Seat Capacitiy: 2 Transmission: Manual Drive: Rear Wheel Drive Release Year: 2008 Country of origin: UNITED KINGDOM |
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| It’s a fast car, a blisteringly fast car, and the very same model Aston Martin that actor Daniel Craig, playing James Bond, drove in the most recent Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. Under the bonnet sits a huge 6.0-litre V12, which produces more power and torque than any driver could ever require.... | ||
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition Geneva 2010
March 4, 2010 by Alborz Fallah
As part of Aston Martin’s 2010 plans a series of special editions are being built such as the Aston Martin V12 Vantage and DBS Carbon Black Edition.
Aston Martin Australia operational manager Marcel Fabris told CarAdvice there are three V12 Vantage Carbon Black and one DBS Carbon Black editions on their way to Australia.
The very [...]
Aston Martin DBS UB-2010 Geneva 2010
March 4, 2010 by Alborz Fallah
The idea of concept cars is ideal as they showcase cars of the future, however when you’re Aston Martin, every car in your model range is already a showcase of the future. With timeless shapes and beautifully crafted ultra-luxury vehicles, Aston Maritn used the Geneva Motorshow to reveal the Aston Martin DBS UB-2010.
The brand’s CEO [...]
Aston Martin DBS Volante Review & Road Test
December 14, 2009 by Karl Peskett
Sun-loving perfection
Model Tested:
2009 Aston Martin DBS Volante; 6.0-litre V12 petrol; six-speed automatic; convertible – $535,350*
Options fitted:
Piano Black Facia Trim $2648; 10 Spoke Graphite & Diamond Turned Wheels $6620
Styling, gearbox, chassis capability, ride, engine note, power, steering feel
Rear seats not usable
CarAdvice Rating:
Words by Karl Peskett Pics by www.ozcarsightings.com
When I mentioned to some [...]
Aston Martin DBS – living the life!
August 26, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Even as motoring journalists, $500,000 supercars are hard to come by in Australia.
If you’re lucky you might get 24 hours in a car or if you’re married to the dealer principle’s daughter you’ll probably get a couple of days, but never a full week.
Aston Martin DBS Volante Review
June 30, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
I had to pinch myself when I received an invitation from Aston Martin to attend the worldwide launch of the DBS Volante, the itinerary for the week long program read like a location shoot for the next James Bond film.
By – Anthony Crawford, pics – Nick Dimbleby
2009 Aston Martin DBS Volante – en route to Le Mans
June 11, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Having flown half-way round the world, courtesy of an Airbus A380 superliner, I’m sitting in a slightly grey and damp London town, pondering the prospect of a quick dash across France in the latest fabulous offering from Aston Martin.
Volante is pretty much Aston Martin speak for drop-top, convertible or high-speed open air motoring, and I’m [...]
2009 Aston Martin DBS – driven by Kevin Bartlett
April 28, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
2009 Aston Martin DBS – driven by Kevin Bartlett
His autobiography is entitled Big Rev Kev for good reason. Kevin Bartlett or KB to those lucky enough to know him, has always been a hard charger.
2009 Aston Martin DBS Volante at Geneva
February 25, 2009 by George Skentzos
Aston Martin has revealed arguably the world’s most stunning convertible today as it previews the new DBS Volante before its public debut at the Geneva motor show.
Completing the DBS line-up, the new Volante combines Aston Martin’s current benchmark performance car with the feel good lifestyle of open air driving.
Aston Martin launches DBS auto
September 30, 2008 by Karl Peskett
Responding to customer requests, Aston Martin has now launched its DBS with an automatic transmission, which it is calling the Touchtronic 2.
Basically, a similar unit to the DB9’s automatic, the Touchtronic 2 is a transaxle ZF transmission which has been upgraded to handle the higher power and torque from the V12 of the DBS.
Aston Martin DBS secret agent transponder
August 20, 2008 by George Skentzos
The Aston Martin brand personifies sophistication, and with the new DBS about to star in the latest James Bond epic, this latest accessory could easily convince someone they had a license to kill.
In conjunction with its watch partner Jaeger LeCoultre, Aston Martin has created the AMVOX2 DBS Transponder – a must for any 007 wannabe.
2008 Aston Martin DBS Video Review
July 15, 2008 by George Skentzos
A short while ago the CarAdvice team embarked on an epic journey to the centre of Australia to road test two of Aston Martin’s most stunning creations; its hero car – the DBS, along with its baby brother – the V8 Vantage.
Together with the most spectacular natural scenery on offer from the Australian outback, CarAdvice [...]
2008 Aston Martin DBS Review
June 22, 2008 by Matt Brogan
2008 Aston Martin DBS Review & Road Test
Power, poise, beauty and soul the DBS truly wants for nothing.
Model Tested:
2008 Aston Martin DBS Coupe 6.0 litre V12 Six Speed Manual – $466,600 (RRP)
Power, Handling, Grace, Exclusivity, Comfort
High Set Gearshift Position, Handing It Back
CarAdvice Rating:
- Words & Photographs by Matt Brogan & Anthony [...]
Aston Martin DBS Video Teaser
June 3, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
World First – Car Advice tests the new Aston Martin DBS in the spellbinding Cawnpore Hills, on the brink of the Simpson Desert.
The Car Advice team has achieved another milestone following our high speed drive of the Bugatti Veyron in France earlier this year, with an Australian first test drive of Aston Martin’s new Bond [...]
Outback Aston Martin DBS road test trip
June 1, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
The car advice team has returned home from a successful trip to the brink of the Simpson Desert with two Aston Martins. While our video team edits the footage for what should be one of our best video reviews yet, we thought we’d share some more photos:
(Getting ready for our drag race).
Outback DBS road test travel log
May 30, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
The CarAdvice team is currently 1,700km from Brisbane in a small mining town in far North Queensland driving the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and its big brother – the DBS.
This is no ordinary road test, with the locals having keenly handed us the keys to a nearby airstrip.
Aston Martin DBS First Steer Video
May 3, 2008 by George Skentzos
CarAdvice has been given an Australian exclusive first drive of the exquisite Aston Martin DBS.
Expect a full video review in the coming weeks, until then feel free to read Anthony’s exclusive first steer.
Video: James Bond DBS can’t swim
April 24, 2008 by George Skentzos
This is all that remains of a stunning Aston Martin DBS after it was retrieved from an Italian lake following slippery conditions whilst en route to the film set of the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace.
2008 Aston Martin DBS Review
April 23, 2008 by Anthony Crawford
2008 Aston Martin DBS First steer
“The DBS is a luxury GT, but it feels quicker off the line than Lamborghini’s Gallardo Superleggera”
- Words by Anthony Crawford (in the UK) – Photography by CarAdvice
Our sole purpose of going to England was to be the first Australian media outlet to drive the no nonsense, hard-core, Aston Martin [...]
Aston Martin DBS Australian launch
March 20, 2008 by Anthony Crawford
“The DBS is a direct descendant of the race winning, V12 powered DBR9 and is one supermodel not to be messed with”
By – Anthony Crawford
I have never seen so many Aston Martin’s parked on the street as I did tonight, on my way to the Australian launch of Aston’s new crown jewel, the hard core [...]
Full Throttle in an Aston Martin DBS
March 2, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
The final leg of our European supercar odyssey took us to Gaydon in England, the home of Aston Martin.
CarAdvice was the first Australian publication to drive James Bond’s new car and although you’ll have to wait for the full video and written review, let’s just say, it’s the best Aston yet.
Fifth Gear drive the Aston Martin DBS
February 13, 2008 by George Skentzos
Jeremy Clarkson may have been sufficiently unimpressed and confused by the Aston Martin DBS, but how will Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell react to arguably the world’s most stunning super car?
DBS to star in next Bond film
December 12, 2007 by Karl Peskett
Co-incidentally, right after we published our V8 Vantage Roadster review, Aston Martin has announced that the DBS will again be the star of the next Bond film.
To be released in theatres around the world in November next year, the film, which has a working title of Bond 22, is a Wilson/Brocolli production, and is to [...]
5-Year Waiting List For Aston Martin DBS
October 5, 2007 by George Skentzos
The car so beautiful we decided to drape our new website with – the Aston Martin DBS – reportedly now has a waiting list of five years.
Aston Martin DBS Frankfurt Motor Show
September 13, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Aston Martin DBS Frankfurt Motor Show
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Aston Martin DBS Video
August 23, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Just watch:
Last week Aston Martin unveiled the new DBS, a car to sit in between Aston Martin’s Grand Tourer, the DB9, and the track car, the DBR9. Aston Martin CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez, labelled the new DBS as a car which offers “performance without compromise“.
Powered by a 6.0-litre V12 (380kW), the DBS gets from 0-100km/h [...]
Absolute Perfection – Aston Martin DBS
August 17, 2007 by George Skentzos
Highly acclaimed as arguably the world’s most beautiful car, the DB9 was the pinnacle of Aston Martin performance – until now.
The first glimpse of this beast came in the movie Casino Royale and ever since then die-hard enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating its public debut.
Powered by the same venerable 6.0L V12 engine found in the [...]
