This vehicle has a 2 door coupé type body styled by William Towns with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels.
Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 5.3 litre, double overhead camshaft 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder., and maximum torque of 543 N·m (400 lb·ft/55.4 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
This power is transmitted to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox.
Having a claimed weight at the kerb of 1700 kg, the Aston Martin DBS V8 performs the 0-60 mph sprint in 6 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 14.1 seconds.
Maximum quoted speed is 261 km/h (162 mph).
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