Aston Martin Dbs Coupe 2008-

The DBS, Aston Martins newest and finest car to date, was unveiled at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the new flagship for the company, replacing the Vanquish. It is styled around Aston's DB9 with most people would be hard pressed to notice any significant difference between the two. However you only need to sit in it to appreciate how different it really is.

Pros and Cons:

• Powerful engine
  Stylish
  Exquisite handling
  Comfortable, even on long journeys

• Expensive
  Poor fuel economy

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Exterior and Interior

Just like the engine, the DBS uses the same aluminum chassis as the DB9 but the whole body is lower and slightly wider. However, it is not just the engine that helps to increase the acceleration and top speed of the DBS as a lot of work has gone into the bodywork as well. By using light-weight carbon-fiber panels for the front wings, bonnet and boot as well as for some of the interior trim Aston Martin have managed to produce a car that is 45kg's lighter than the DB9. It is also more aggressively styled having with its flared arches and wide sill extensions helping to distinguished it from the DB9.

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Engines

The DBS comes with the same 6.0-litre V12 engine that is used in the DB9 but has undergone some serious tinkering which has enabled Aston Martin to get a further 70bhp power and a top speed of 191mph out of it. The DBS goes from 0 to 62 in only 4.3 seconds. 0.5 splits of a second faster than the DB9

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Performance and Economy

The 6.0-litre V12 under the bonnet is incredibly smooth with a 6 speed manual gearbox to match. The steering is perfectly weighted with a perfectly balanced chassis and then there are the brakes. Aston has used carbon ceramic brakes that stop you in your tracks and are by far the best in the business.

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What it's like to Drive

As with most Aston Martins the DBS is stunning to look at and drive. As soon as you enter the car it oozes quality and craftsmanship. The DBS does the Aston Martin name proud and delivers performance which only the best supercars can match. This car looks, sounds and performs amazingly and is a must for any British supercar enthusiast.

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Faults and Repairs

As one would expect with a car of this caliber and price tag the repairs and services come at a price, but as yet, the DBS hasn't shown any major faults that are likely to cost you an arm and a leg. As there are no real faults it is worth mentioning the safety aspects. The DBS comes with dual stage front and side airbags, provided you don't opt for the bucket seats, as the side airbags are then not included. The aluminum chassis is also incredibly strong and with the carbon ceramic brakes fitted as standard; chances are you're going to stop long before you hit anything. The DBS also comes with an electronic stability system which can be switched off or put into Track mode which allows for more slip before the system kicks in.

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