Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Aston Martin DBS



This new featured in 21st James Bond film Casino Royale DBS is based on the DB9. Built on VH Platform, both car shares the roof, wheelbase and sidescreen, but the DBS sits 25 mm lower and 40 mm wider. Like typical Astons, the front end dominated by Aston's trademark grille and cooling ducts which help cools the 6 litre V12 engine which has been uprated.

Top speed: 302 kmh/191mph
0-100kmh: 4.2 secs
Power: 510 hp@6500rpm

*Attractive masculine design
*Beautifully tailored interior
*Vicious v12 engine
*No big problem for every day usage
-Steering does not feel great enough
-Limited seat adjustment