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Aston Martin DBS Coupe (2008-2012) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4.5 out of 54.5

At a glance

Price new £181,754 - £191,754
Used prices £24,400 - £46,515
Road tax cost £735
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 292 - 309 miles
Number of doors 2
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Usability, style, superb engine

CONS

Cheaper DB9 almost as good

Written by Simon Harris Updated: 27 April 2023

Overview

This is the car Daniel Craig drove – and crashed – in his first outing as 007 and takes inspiration from the DBR9 Le Mans racer. Following the death of the Vanquish, another ex-Bond star, the DBS is the company’s flagship car although Aston prefers not describe it as a direct replacement. The Vanquish was exciting but a bit of brute. The DBS however is aiming to be a far more rounded, more usable coupé.

Based on the DB9 launched in 2004, the it uses the same basic aluminium chassis and engine but is lighter thanks to carbonfibre panels. It also has more power and is more aggressively styled – flared arches, cooling ducts in the bonnet, wide sill extensions and a racing style carbonfibre diffuser under the rear bumper help distinguish it from the DB9.

That and the price. The £160k DBS commands a £50,000 premium over the DB9 while the similarly styled V8 Vantage costs half as much.