Aston Martin DBS 770

from Lincolnshire Pride March 2023

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With electrification, new technology and smaller, more efficient engines with fewer cylinders, the writing’s on the wall for internal combustion behemoths like Aston Martin’s mighty 5.2 litre V12 powerplant. And so, the company is retiring its flagship DBS, but not before a final edition version which can claim to be the most powerful production Aston Martin model to date...

BEFORE TOO LONG, we’ll have seen the last of cars like this. Aston Martin’s DBS is powered by the firm’s 5.2 litre twin-turbo 12-cylinder flagship powerplant, but as the industry moves away from internal combustion engines and into the era of electrification, massive engines like this are increasingly anachronistic.

Today’s electric vehicles like Tesla’s Model S are capable of sub-three second 0-60mph sprints, and whilst the relatively silent power delivery might not have the evocative bark of a traditional supercar like the DBS, they’re certainly the future.

Sadly that means saying goodbye to cars like the DBS, but Aston Martin is at least treating us to this ﬁnal edition version, badged the DBS 770 Ultimate, a swan song for its V12 engine.

The ﬁgure 770 refers to its uprated engine which puts out 770ps of power and a mighty 900Nm of torque. The most powerful production Aston Martin ever has been extensively re-engineered for enhanced performance, driver engagement and visual drama, not least with a new front splitter, dramatic horse-shoe vent and deeper rear diﬀuser, for improved engine cooling and aerodynamic balance.

Its hand-built engine propels the DBS 770 Ultimate to a top speed of 211mph and its modified ignition and air flow pathways result in a 7% increase in turbo pressure, providing a significant increase in performance over the ‘standard’ DBS.

Power is fed through a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and mechanical Limited-Slip Diﬀerential (LSD) mounted at the rear of the car. Carbon ceramic brakes have been added, too, plus 21” wheels available in three ﬁnishes.

Inside, the DBS 770 Ultimate delights with a dazzling array of fresh design treatments that set it apart, while retaining the instantly recognisable cabin environment of the current DBS. Signifying its halo positioning, DBS 770 Ultimate comes with Sports Plus Seats trimmed in full semi-aniline leather and Alcantara, featuring a ‘ﬂuted’ quilt and perforation pattern as standard.

Aston Martin’s performance seat can also be selected as an option. A bespoke trim split has been introduced, with contrast colours linked to welt and stitching, along with a tailor-made strap and buckle badge featuring a laser etched DBS 770 Ultimate logo found on the centre arm rest. Carbon Fibre Gearshift paddles are also ﬁtted as standard.

Finally, DBS 770 Ultimate is ﬁtted with a unique set of sill plaques showcasing the Aston Martin Wings, DBS 770 Ultimate logo and Limited-Edition numbering. The current DBS is the second of two V12powered DBS generations introduced during Aston Martin’s Gaydon era. Launched in 2018 it’s immaculate design, muscular physique and breathtaking potency quickly became synonymous with Aston Martin’s unique brand of Super GT and coined the term ‘Brute In A Suit.’

Only 499 examples of the car will be made globally, and deliveries will begin towards the end of 2023. In its place, it’s anticipated that Aston Martin will release a nextgeneration electric vehicle. n

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