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1967 Aston Martin DBS
Unveiled at Blenheim Palace on September 25, 1967, the William Towns designed Aston Martin DBS was originally only intended for limited production.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin built the DBS in 1967–2024. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 1967 Aston Martin DBS to the 2020 Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato. Body styles here: Coupé and Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1967–2024
- Brand from
- UK
- Body styles
- Coupé and Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars
How it changed
Power went from 286 hp in the 1967 DBS to 725 hp in the 2020 DBS GT Zagato. It got heavier along the way: 1,588 kg for the 1967 car, 1,863 kg for the 2020. The most powerful here is the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera at 725 hp (541 kW), more than 96% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, in 3.6 s.
Every DBS in the catalog
2008 Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin unveiled the most eagerly anticipated car of the year the new Aston Martin DBS at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 16th 2007, where the company took a starring role as the featured marque.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante
Aston Martin DBS Volante makes its debut at the 2009 Geneva Auto Salon. Completing the Aston Martin DBS line-up, the new Volante will afford customers the combination of the DBS's already-established benchmark sports car characteristics with all the thrills of open-air motoring.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera combines perfect proportions and painstaking surfacing.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2020 Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato
Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato utilises the first automotive application of configurable carbon and metal 3D-printed interior finishes.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 DBS | 286 hp (213 kW) | 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) | 8.5 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) | 4.0 L inline-6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual | — |
| 2008 DBS | 517 hp (386 kW) | 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) | 4.3 s | 191 mph (307 km/h) | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) | 5.9 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2010 DBS Volante | 517 hp (386 kW) | 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) | 4.3 s | 191 mph (307 km/h) | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) | 5.9 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 14 mpg |
| 2019 DBS Superleggera | 725 hp (541 kW) | 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) | 3.6 s | 211 mph (340 km/h) | 1,863 kg (4,107 lb) | 5.2 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | 17 mpg |
| 2020 DBS GT Zagato | 725 hp (541 kW) | 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) | 3.6 s | 211 mph (340 km/h) | 1,863 kg (4,107 lb) | 5.2 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | 17 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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