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Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Aston Martin
Aston Martin's presence at the
Frankfurt Motor Show is rather limited, but one of the models taking center stage is a new addition to the
DBS family. It's called the DBS Carbon Edition, and it's a continuation of the
Carbon Black that was introduced in 2009. Now, however, you have a few more options with regards to the exterior color of your spy mobile.
The Aston Martin DBS was available in all colors... literally all of them, meaning you could only get it in black. This time around your choices have expanded, and Aston Martin is offering the new DBS Carbon Edition in Flame Orange or Ceramic Grey. The original black variety is included as well.
On the outside of the Carbon Edition, carbon fiber is used on the fascia, along with the outside mirrors and carbon fiber dash. This process alone is one of the many reasons why the Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition will set you back $287,576 for the coupe or $302,576 for the convertible, which Aston prefers to call the Volante. If you've got that kind of coin set aside, you can plunk it down and expect your exclusive Bond ride to arrive in the beginning of 2012.
Continue reading Aston Martin unveils DBS Carbon models
Aston Martin unveils DBS Carbon models originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 15th, 2011
Filed under: Etc., UK, Celebrities
James Bond and
Aston Martin go together like a tuxedo and a license to kill, but everyone's favorite international man of mystery has been behind the wheel of more than just British sports cars during his long and sordid career. The good people at CarBuzz have worked up a lengthy infographic detailing the long history of British Intelligence vehicles piloted by none other than 007. Bond has even held the keys to a
Ford LTD on at least two occasions in what could only be a practical joke from Q. He's also helmed such classy rides as a
Lincoln Mark VII and an
Audi 200 Avant.
That was long before Pierce Brosnan sent a
BMW Z8 to its grave or Daniel Craig skipped an
Aston Martin DBS V12 off its roof. Of course, as the graphic points out, these are just the
cars that 007 has driven over the years. The spy has also commanded a couple of tanks, at least one bus, six helicopters and 20 boats or submarines.
Hit the jump to check out the full graphic for yourself.
Continue reading Infographic: A history of James Bond's famous cars
Infographic: A history of James Bond's famous cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 29th, 2011
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Aston Martin, Luxury
2008 Aston Martin DBS - Click above for high-res image gallery
The
Aston Martin DBS has only been on the market now for five years, but the
DB9 on which it's based has been around for eight. That's a fairly long life-cycle for any car, but it seems the DB9/DBS will have to soldier on a bit longer. Its replacement - based on
new architecture - isn't due to arrive until 2015 at the earliest. In the meantime, Aston is planning a fairly comprehensive facelift for the DB9 family.
The changes are tipped to arrive first on the higher-end DBS before trickling down to the rest of the family. Design touches are expected to be borrowed from the
One-77 supercar, bringing the influence of the company's design boss Marek Reichman to overshadow that of his predecessor, Ian Callum, now at
Jaguar.
Among those touches are expected to be a new fascia that, surprisingly, ditches the company's trademark shape in favor of a new single grille opening, coupled with hood vents and sharper lines all around.
A refreshed interior is also expected, as is an upgraded engine with about 20 more horsepower to draw on from the 5.9-liter V12, up to 530 hp in DBS trim. Expect the revised DBS to arrive sometime late next year, with the new DB9 to follow shortly thereafter.
Aston Martin to launch updated DBS late next year originally appeared on Autoblog 5.0 on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 14th, 2011
Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Performance, Aston Martin
Aston Martin DBS spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
The
last time we spied the
Aston Martin DBS, it was fitted with headlamps similar to those on the four-door
Rapide. Now, though, a new DBS prototype has been spotted running the 'Ring, and in addition to a change of headlamps, other visual modifications are on hand, as well.
As opposed to the older prototypes, this latest DBS has a more sculpted lower front fascia which will likely be what we see on the final production model. We fully expect power to be sourced from the same 510-horsepower, 6.0-liter V12 as the current car (not that we're complaining). But will those Rapide-like headlamps find their way back onto the new car? We'll be keeping our eyes peeled.
[Source: CarPix]
Spy Shots: Latest Aston Martin DBS prototypes suggest Rapide influence originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 21st, 2010
Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Recalls, Aston Martin, Luxury
2008 Aston Martin DBS - Click above for high-res image gallery
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration has issued a
recall for select
Aston Martins. If you own a
V8 Vantage,
DB9 or
DBS produced during the 2007 and 2008 model years, you should head on in to your local dealership. A cam bolt in the front bottom suspension arm could crack, allowing the lower control arm to move about in ways it shouldn't.
As always, dealers will replace the bolt free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin on or before October 18th, 2010 and is said to potentially affect 1,090 vehicles.
[Source:
NHTSA]
Continue reading Aston Martin recalls 2007-2008 V8 Vantage, DBS, DB9 models over suspension fear
Aston Martin recalls 2007-2008 V8 Vantage, DBS, DB9 models over suspension fear originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 6th, 2010
Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Performance, Aston Martin, Design/Style, Luxury
2011 Aston Martin DBS spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
Our
spy photographers have been busy little bees lately. The crew recently managed to set their lenses on what appears to be the next
Aston Martin DBS, complete with a pretty new face. From what we can tell, the company has refreshed the V12 heathen with all-new body work from the A pillars forward. The car now wears a revised fascia with thinner headlamps, and the hood appears to have a few new wrinkles as well. We're having a hard time telling if the front fenders have been significantly massaged or not, but chances are they've been modified somewhat to mate with those new LED-bespeckled lights.
From the rear, its clear
Aston Martin has equipped the car with a redesigned diffuser, and the taillights have been redrawn as well. So, will the company supply buyers with any extra power to accompany the new suit of clothes on the DBS? It's possible, but not likely. Odds are the car will still pack the same burly 6.0-liter V12 with 510 horsepower. Which still sounds pretty good to us.
Spy Shots: Aston Martin DBS gets a nip, a tuck and new headlamps originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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June 21st, 2010
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