Aston Martin DBS - Page 11 - Power, Beauty, Soul Outstanding power with supreme control: Aston Martin introduces its ultimate luxury sports car, the Aston Martin DBS. The most potent production Aston Martin ever made, the DBS represents the synthesis of raw power, race-bred technology and design excellence. Powered by a hand-built V12 engine producing 380 kW (510 bhp/517 PS), the DBS delivers breathtaking power and performance. Beneath the flowing lines of the lightweight bodywork, the DBS’s components have been honed to create an exhilarating driving experience: taut, dynamic and monumentally fast, but always highly controlled. 02 Power Beauty Soul 22 Low, purposeful and sleek, the DBS communicates performance and agility. Despite its unmistakable silhouette and muscular posture, the DBS is also the model of stylish discretion, with perfect proportions that create a sophisticated and desirable statement. 26 Representing the height of Aston Martin’s technological abilities in car design, the DBS is an open invitation to drive: the supreme temptation. With adaptive suspension that can adjust to virtually every situation, it is perfectly at home in the city, on the open road or on the track. 30 00 The Aston Martin DBS is a sublime example of exquisitely detailed design, from the five hand-finished alloy slats that form the main grille, to the power bulge on the carbon-fibre bonnet and the LED indicators in the classic Aston Martin cast metal side strake. Every element is beautiful, yet strictly functional. 34 The aluminium and carbon-fibre bodywork of the DBS appears to shrink tightly around the 20" wheels, through which one gets a tantalising glimpse of the car’s carbon ceramic brakes, a first for a road-going Aston Martin. These race-bred brakes are lighter, more durable and deliver outstanding stopping power and fade resistance. 40 The DBS represents the pinnacle of race-bred performance combined with hand-crafted elegance and a hand-trimmed interior featuring the latest technology, peerless ergonomics and supremely finished materials. From the unique profile of the polished alloy gear knob to the highly engineered packaging of the 6.0-litre V12 engine, no aspect of the car is overlooked. Above Optional Piano Black trim. 42 The clear, crisp graphics, precise operation of the controls and beautiful finish make the interior of the DBS a very special place to be. The centre console is a blend of analogue instruments and digital technology, including an advanced audio system, Apple iPod® connector and satellite navigation, regulated by controls fashioned from solid, turned aluminium. 44 Tasked with creating the opulent feel of a true luxury sports car whilst also saving weight, Aston Martin’s designers have used special semi-aniline leather, with its softer, more sensual feel and distinctive aroma. The Alcantara and semi-aniline leather sports seats are electrically adjustable and bear the DBS signature stitch patterning and logo. Optional Piano Black trim. 46 Specially developed lightweight seats provide outstanding support for the more enthusiastic driver. Created from sandwiched layers of carbon-fibre and Kevlar®, these optional high-performance seats feature the DBS’s twin-stitch pattern, a complex alignment that demonstrates Aston Martin’s exceptional craft traditions. Optional lightweight seats are not available in all markets. Please consult your dealer for details. 48 The interior is designed around the driver, providing clear information with primary controls which fall naturally to hand. The main instrument cluster features white numerals on a dark graphite background, while the re-profiled steering wheel perfectly complements the DBS’s intuitive and supremely balanced handling. Optional Piano Black trim.
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