Auto Car | Aston Martin DBS V12 | The Aston Martin DBS returns in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace as a completely new car. Originally introduced to Bond audiences as Lazenby's classic roadster in the movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the 1969 version of the DBS is probably most famous for two things: 1) not having any gadgets, and 2) not having any gadgets (such as a bulletproof windscreen...poor Tracy). Like it's older counterpart, the 2006 DBS is relatively stripped down (by Bond's standards, of course). Aside from a medical station for the 2006 model, the only other enhancement to speak of is an extra large glovebox, which is shared by both the 2006 model and it's predecessor.
The DBS V12 is an upgraded, limited production version of the standard Aston Martin DB9 series. In the words of Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez, the DBS is intended to be a more luxurious, usable and refined counterpart to the Porsche 911 GT3. And according to chief designer Marek Reichman, the DBS is perfect for Bond because "it is just like him; like a boxer in a Hugo Boss suit, classy and elegant, but also muscular and dangerous."
The Aston Martin DBS replaces the Vanquish V12 as the new flagship of the marque. The GT is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 engine producing 510 horsepower at 6,500rpm and 569Nm of torque at 5,750rpm. It also had carbon ceramic disc brakes, which is a first for a road-going Aston Martin.
Everyone probably looked forward to seeing this in action the most. It’s expected really, since the DBS is pure Aston Martin design language, which is possibly the sexiest of all with all the right curves and lines in all the right places. Plus the DBS was also first revealed to the public in Casino Royale (though they were actually reskinned DB9s), and only made a public physical appearance a year later at Pebble Beach 2007.
The Aston Martin DBS replaces the Vanquish V12 as the new flagship of the marque. The GT is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 engine producing 510 horsepower at 6,500rpm and 569Nm of torque at 5,750rpm. It also had carbon ceramic disc brakes, which is a first for a road-going Aston Martin.
Everyone probably looked forward to seeing this in action the most. It’s expected really, since the DBS is pure Aston Martin design language, which is possibly the sexiest of all with all the right curves and lines in all the right places. Plus the DBS was also first revealed to the public in Casino Royale (though they were actually reskinned DB9s), and only made a public physical appearance a year later at Pebble Beach 2007.
The vehicles in the Bond movie is probably a deal with Ford, so I suspect the Aston Martin DBS got KO-ed so early because Aston Martin is no longer part of the Ford group. The movie opens with a car chase scene with plenty of flying bullets, and Bond in the DBS is being chased by delicious-looking Alfa 159s. The 159s end up getting wrecked of course, that’s not even a spoiler as it’s so predictable.
Specification
Make: Aston Martin
Model: DBS-12 Coupe
Year: 2007
Country of Origin: England
Type: Supercar
Class: B
Engine: V-12, Naturally Aspirated, 5,935 CC, Gasoline
Horsepower: 510 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
Tourque: 420 LB FT@ 5,750 RPM
Redline: 7,000 RPM
Brakes: Vented Steel Discs with 6 Pot Calipers on front, 4 pot calipers on rear
Wheels: 20 Inch Aluminium alloy all round
Handedness: Right
Dials: All Analouque (Read counter Clockwwise) with back up Digital Speed Readout in Tach
Readout: Both MPH
Transmission: 6 Speed H Pattern Manual
Driveline: F/R Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
0-60: 4.1 Seconds
Top Speed: 191 MPH
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