Aston Martin has conjured exotic images of the the fast lifestyle led by 007 ever since the DB5 first appeared in a Bond movie back in 1956. In the latest Bond movie, 007 is again teaming up with his favorite British automaker, this time behind the wheel the Aston Martin DBS.
With a price tag pushing $270,000, the Aston Martin DBS has everything 007 would want and then some. This includes a heart pounding 510 horsepower V12 engine and rumbling 1,000 watt Bang & Olufsen audio system.
Riding on a lightweight aluminum chassis, the body is ultra curvy and subtly reminiscent of the new Jaguar XK, perhaps because both cars were designed by notable British car designer Ian Callum. But of course these curves are not only graceful and bewitching, they’re also muscular and brawny as any respectable GT should be.
While it’s easy to talk about the looks of the Aston Martin DBS, it’s equally easy to talk about how it performs. In 4.2 seconds the DBS reaches 60 mph and delivers a top speed of 191 mph. To harness this power, the DBS surprisingly features a true manual shifter, which even in the purist of sports cars is increasingly rare. For those few who may prefer an automatic, there is an optional paddle shifted auto available.
If you’re lucky maybe you can get your hands on an Aston Martin DBS gratis like 007. Otherwise, you’re looking at a $270K price tag, not to mention the steep gas bill thanks to a meager 12 mpg. But while the new DBS may sadly be only a fantasy for most civilians, no other car on the road can match the allure of the Aston Martin, even those stock models that aren’t outfitted with super spy gadgets.
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Since Ford’s sale of Aston Martin, the British automaker shows no sign of slowing down with the new DBS.