Aston Martin DBS
Overview
| Produced: |
1967-1972, 860 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
First launched in
Originally designed to accept an all new V8 engine, unfortunately this was not ready in time for the cars launch, so it had to make do with the tried and tested DB6 engine. Due to the increased weight of the DBS body, performance dropped resulting in a
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3995cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin Alu S6 DOHC (DB4 onwards) | 96mm x 92mm | 8.9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber | 3 | Twin-choke |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | De Dion/Coil Springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 mph | 7.1 s | 15.1 s | 13 mpg | 325 bhp 5750 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200554 | Aston Martin Road Test Book: Road & Track on Aston Martin 1962-90 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Aston Martin DBS Vs Ferrari Dino 246 GT |
70 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2006 | |||
| The art of persuasion - Derrari's Dino and Aston Martin's DBS: a svelte mid-engined Italian and a brawny front-engined English GT, pitted against each other by equally contrasting TV playboys The Persuaders! Which one convinces you? | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Aston Martin DBS and V8 (1967-90) |
128 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2002 | |||
| Buying guide - Aston Martin DBS and V8 (1967-90) - These most muscular of British performance cars are more temptingly affordable than ever before but can be frighteningly expensive to run, let alone rebuild if anything goes wrong. | ||||
| Article |
Born-again Bond |
136 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2009 | |||
| Born-again Bond- C&SC's agent down under, David Dowsey, tracks down the Aston DBS that 007 drove on Her Majesty's Sevret Service. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DBS & V8 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 19 February 2009 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DBS & V8- We refuse to use any James Bon cliches, but here we have Aston Martin's brute, the DBS. ADAM TAIT finds out what to listen and look out for... | ||||
| Article |
Movie cars - Bond Aston DBS - Cut from the chase |
88 |
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| Publication | Car December 2008 | |||
| Movie cars - Bond Aston DBS - Cut from the chase- Daniel Craig woz 'ere, driving this very Aston DBS on these exact Italian roads. Ben Oliver re-lives the 007 dream. | ||||
| Article |
Track test - Best of three? |
58 |
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| Publication | MotorSport November 2008 | |||
| Track test - Best of three?- In 1955 the Jaguar D-type, Ferrari 750 Monza and Aston Martin DB3S all contested the Goodwood Nine Hours. But which is best? It's a tough choice. | ||||
| Article |
A night at the prom |
72 |
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| Publication | Car March 2008 | |||
| A night at the prom- Mammoth power, sauve style, impeccable image. But does GT Speed or DBS do it best? By Ben Barry. Aston Martin DBS, Bentley GT Speed | ||||
| Article |
Lording it |
122 |
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| Publication | Octane January 2008 | |||
| Lording it - Commissioned by a Scottish laird to carry fishing tackle around his estate, this unique Aston Martin is rarely seen in public. | ||||
| Article |
First drives - We've been expecting you |
154 |
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| Publication | Car December 2007 | |||
| First drives - We've been expecting you - More than a year has passed since the Aston Martin DBS starred as James Bond's wheels. Is the lightweight DB9 worth the wait? By Chris Chilton. | ||||
| Article |
More Bond for your Buck |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2007 | |||
| More Bond for your Buck- A meteoric price rise has put Aston's iconic DB5 out of reach for most. Graeme Hurst reckons the once-derided DBS offers all the experience for a tench of the price. | ||||
| Article |
All the light moves |
66 |
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| Publication | Car October 2007 | |||
| All the light moves - Suddenly the DB9 is no longer an ultimate. Let newly independent Aston Martin's boss introduce you to the DBS. | ||||
| Article |
Aston's bright future |
64 |
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| Publication | Car May 2007 | |||
| Aston's bright future - The DBS is the lightest and fastest iteration of the DB9. Just the thing to reinvigorate the fortunes of freshly flogged Aston Martin. | ||||
| Article |
Good enough for James Bond |
118 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly December 2006 | |||
| Good enough for James Bond - The six-cylinder Aston Martin DBS is stylish, luxurious and unusual. What's surprising is it's affordable too. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 16 November 2006 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin - Forget the Bond fantasies for a minute and leave emotion at the door. Buying a DBS/V8 can be an expensive business but PEENE, JAMES PEENE shows you how to find a good one that won't leave you shaked or stirred. | ||||
| Article |
Every underdog has its day |
130 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2006 | |||
| Every underdog has its day - The DBS 'six' may be the poor relation to other Aston Martins on value, but it's actually the best of the lot, argues Martin Buckley. | ||||
| Article |
British Beef - Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2005 | |||
| British Beef - Michael Buckley tracks the evolution of the quintessential English Grand tourer, with every Aston Martin DB - from gorgeous 2 to awesome 9. Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII, Aston Martin DB MKIII, Aston Martin DB4, Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin DB6, Aston Martin DBS, Aston Martin DB7, Aston Martin DB9. | ||||
| Article |
Aston Martin pride and prejudice |
54 |
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| Publication | Octane June 2005 | |||
| Aston Martin pride and prejudice - You’d pay twice as much for an Aston Martin DB6 as you would for a DBS - but why? It’s time a few bar-room myths were laid to rest. | ||||
| Article |
Super Car Savers - Pay no more than £10,000 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2005 | |||
| Super Car Savers - Pay no more than £10,000 - 130mph-plus coupés of girth and glamour bring that suave GT-man fantasy to life - starting at just £1000. Martin Buckley pulls on the stringbacks to sample 15mpg style from Jaguar, Aston, Citroën, Alfa, Iso, Bristol, Jensen and Porsche. | ||||
| Article |
Six sense |
96 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2002 | |||
| Six sense - Alastair Clements samples four cracking '70s GTs than can be found for 10 grand - MGC GT, Fiat Dino, Aston DBS, E-type two plus two. | ||||
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