Reviving a celebrated name from Aston Martin’s illustrious past, the DBS emerged as the successor to the Vanquish S in 2008, establishing itself as the brand’s premier supercar. Its allure was previewed to the world with a captivating appearance in Casino Royale (2006), marking Daniel Craig’s debut as James Bond. The Aston Martin Dbs Car also graced the silver screen again in the opening sequence of Quantum of Solace (2008), further cementing its iconic status.
Alt text: Aston Martin DBS car driven by James Bond in Casino Royale movie scene, showcasing its elegant design and powerful presence.
The design of the Aston Martin DBS car was a clear evolution of the DB9, enhanced with distinctive carbon-fiber elements including a front splitter and rear diffuser. Advanced manufacturing techniques were employed in crafting its aluminium and composite body. At the heart of the DBS was an upgraded 6.0-liter, 48-valve V12 engine, shared with other Aston Martin models, initially delivering 510bhp. This power propelled the manual transmission version to a top speed of 190mph (305km/h), with acceleration from 0 to 60mph (96km/h) achieved in a mere 4.3 seconds.
Alt text: Close-up of the Aston Martin DBS car’s powerful 6.0-liter V12 engine, highlighting its engineering and performance capabilities.
The engine’s positioning as far back as possible in the chassis, combined with a rear transaxle integrating the transmission and final drive, resulted in a perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution. This engineering feat significantly enhanced the Aston Martin DBS car’s handling, roadholding, and overall controllability. Transmission options included a six-speed manual or a six-speed ‘Touchtronic 2’ paddle-shift semi-automatic. The striking 20″ wheels were widely admired as some of the most aesthetically pleasing ever fitted to an Aston Martin. Inside, the DBS offered the quintessential Aston Martin experience: a hand-crafted interior exuding elegance, luxury, and exceptional comfort.
This particular Aston Martin DBS car example features a desirable manual transmission and is finished in Almond Green with a Sahara tan leather interior, complemented by carbon door caps. Delivered new to its owner on November 19th, 2008, it had undergone pre-delivery inspection at 25 miles on October 23rd, 2008. The service history is documented in the accompanying service book, with stamps on February 8th, 2010 (835 miles), February 4th, 2011 (1138 miles), and February 2nd, 2012 (1,447 miles). Further servicing was carried out by Beacon Hill Jaguar on September 7th, 2015 (1,644 miles) and by Aston Martin Works on October 7th, 2016, and June 15th, 2018 (1,885 miles). Having been carefully stored since 2018 and with fewer than 1,900 miles from new, this Aston Martin DBS car requires recommissioning before returning to the road. It is offered with a ‘DBS’ car cover. Please note that this vehicle is supplied with one key, and while the private UK registration is being retained, it will be provided with a UK age-related registration document post-sale.
Alt text: Luxurious interior of the Aston Martin DBS car featuring Sahara tan leather, showcasing hand-crafted details and elegant design.
