| Aston Martin DBS Superleggera | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire |
| Designer | Marek Reichman |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
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| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Swan |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.2 L Aston Martin AE31 twin-turbocharged V12 |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP95 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm (110.4 in) |
| Length | 4,715 mm (185.6 in) |
| Width | 2,145 mm (84.4 in) |
| Height | 1,280 mm (50.4 in) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin Vanquish (Second Generation) |
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is a grand tourer produced by British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin since 2018. In June 2018, Aston Martin unveiled the car as the marque's V12 flagship grand tourer based on the DB11 V12 but featuring modifications that sets it apart from the DB11 lineage as a replacement to the Vanquish.[3] This car uses the iconic DBS name plate used by both the original DBS and the DB9-based DBS V12. In addition, the car also uses the Superleggera name which is a tribute to Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, who helped Aston Martin develop their lightest grand tourers in the 1960s and 1970s.[4]
Design and transmission
The front of the DBS features a new front bumper with a large centre grille in order for improved engine cooling along with two air extractors on the sides to cool the brakes and two vents on the hood that aid in the engine cooling process. The 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine is uprated at 725 PS (533 kW; 715 hp) at 6,500 rpm and {{cvt|664|lb ohhh yeahhhhhh 00 rpm.[5] In order to optimise the centre of gravity and weight distribution, the V12 unit has been positioned as low and as far back in the chassis as possible.
The DBS Superleggera features the new ZF 8HP95 transmission with a shorter final-drive ratio of 2.93:1, in contrast to the DB11's 2.70:1.[6] Chassis-wise, it also comes with torque vectoring and a mechanical limited slip differential for more focused track performance.[7] The car also features the same aerodynamics first seen on the DB11 including Aston Martin's innovative Aeroblade system, but refines aerodynamics with an F1-inspired double-diffuser that helps the car generate 397 lb (180 kg) of downforce – the highest figure ever for a series production Aston Martin.[8] A new quad-pipe titanium exhaust system ensures improved engine sound while the usage of carbon fibre in major areas of the car lowers the weight down to 1,693 kg (3,732 lb).
Performance
The DBS Superleggera can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, and 0–161 km/h (100 mph) in 6.4 seconds. The car can also accelerate from 80–161 km/h (50–100 mph) in 4.2 seconds at fourth gear and can attain a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).[9] Three driving modes are available: GT, Sport, and Sport Plus which adjust the car's responsiveness.
