Aston Martin DBS
When cars make people stop and stare in amazement, you know they must be pretty special. The Aston Martin DBS is one of this elite group. It’s almightily beautiful from every possible angle, supremely fast and has one of the best driving experiences of any car ever. With a starring role in the James Bond film Casino Royale, this high performance GT motor is a piece of precision engineering and devastating design. There’s no better way to describe it than plain awesome.
Although the DBS badge dates back to the legendary 1967 coupe, the modern day variant is a whole other animal. Released in 2007, it’s armed with a gargantuan 5.9 litre V12 engine that’s motoring equivalent of a symphony to listen to. With 510 horsepower and a 0-60mph time of 4.3 seconds, it’s pretty quick too. Basically a DB9 that’s been improved in every way, it’s easy to see why its one of the best Astons ever made. As if the original wasn’t enough, there’s also a couple of eye watering special edition models- the Carbon Black and UB-2010.
Anyone with eyes can see that the DBS is gorgeous. Every single panel, angle, curve and line has been specially designed to make it aerodynamic and as beautiful as possible. The sleek profile, sexy bonnet engine vents and famous front grille are all exemplary parts. Unlike the DB9, this is a 2 seater and is all the better for it. The comfortable bucket seats make you feel special as soon as you get in, and everywhere you look you’ll see nothing but the finest quality materials and detailing. Yes the cabin is just as amazing as the exterior, and you get the impression that a great deal of sleep was lost by the designers as everything is perfectly placed.
If the designs didn’t blow you away, the performance definitely will. Fast is an understatement, this car is like lightning. The V12 power plant effortlessly takes you to new realms of speed and sounds incredible while doing it. Massively capable on both the track and road, the DBS is heavenly to drive with its super responsive steering, racing car balance and shed load of grip. You really can push the envelope with this car, but then again it’s just as composed and suitable as a grand tour cruiser.
The only way mere mortals would ever be able to get their hands on this car is if they bought a model of it from a toy shop. It’s colossally expensive and drinks petrol like its going out of fashion too. However for those incredibly lucky people who can blow £100,000 like pocket money, the good news is that getting a second hand Aston Martin DBS from Motors.co.uk is the best way to spend less and not have to wait years to take delivery.
The simple fact is that Aston Martin has a legacy of creating truly peerless sports cars and the DBS is one of the best. It’s a triumph of engineering and design, and is just epic to get behind the wheel of. Whether you’re blasting around a track, challenging yourself on country roads or cruising down to Monte Carlo, what better way than to take the Aston?