Aston Martin DBS V12 Volante Convertible (2009-2012)

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Product Overview

Aston Martin DBS V12 Volante is a flagship luxury mid-size convertible in production from 2009 to 2012. It was powered by a naturally-aspirated V12 engine that displaced 5.9 liters.
The more luxurious, high-performance variant of the DB9, the DBS V12 Volante was one of the most luxurious open-top grand tourers on the market during its production run. It has some unique styling cues that make it stand above the DB9. While the DB9 later received the same engine tune, at that point the Vanquish was already out.
Compared to the Vanquish II that succeeded it, the DBS is markedly more elegant. It was the pinnacle after which Aston Martin went downhill.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 97% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Most sensuous styling
  • Superb handling
  • Great balance
  • Superb luxury
Cons
  • Some reliability concerns

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Specifications

ManualTouchtronic

Capacity

Passengers4

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1270 mm / 50.0 in
Size | Length4697 mm / 184.9 in
Size | Width1875 mm / 73.8 in
Weight1710.0 kg / 3769.9 lbs
Wheelbase2740 mm / 107.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.1 sec
Top Speed305.0 km/h / 189.5 mph295.0 km/h / 183.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.9:1
Engine | Displacement5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
Engine | Power517.0 hp / 385.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke79.5 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated petrol V12 engine
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2009 ~ 2012

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