2009 Aston Martin DBS: Overview
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The 2009 Aston Martin DBS gains an available 6-speed automatic transmission, along with newly available four-passenger seating and a ten-spoke "diamond-turned" wheel design. The DBS is the British automaker's top-line performance model. Although it looks nearly identical to its DB9 stablemate, the DBS comes only in coupe form, has more power, and is nearly 150 lb lighter. Its 6.0-liter V12 produces 510 hp, 40 more than the DB9's similar engine. The DBS comes with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic that includes steering-wheel paddles for manual shifting. It also comes with an adaptive suspension, carbon ceramic brakes, and 20-inch wheels vs. the DB9's 19s. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and front side airbags. Other available features include a navigation system, satellite radio, and front and rear obstacle detection. We have not yet tested the 2009 Aston Martin DBS.
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| Acceleration | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy | N/A | N/A |
| Ride Quality | N/A | N/A |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | N/A | N/A |
| Quietness | N/A | N/A |
| Controls | N/A | N/A |
| Details | N/A | N/A |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | N/A | N/A |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Room | N/A | N/A |
| Value within Class | N/A | N/A |
| Total Score: | N/A | N/A |
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