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2012 Aston Martin DBS

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Rating7.6

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Midsize Coupe
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$275,461 - $296,387
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Agile handling

Cramped optional rear jump seats

No major changes

Seductive exterior design

Options are too pricey

V12 symphony

Meticulously crafted interior

Specs & Features

$275,861

price

510 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

420 lb.-ft. @ 5750 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.9L 12cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2012 Aston Martin DBS Coupe is a direct competitor to Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS, the Bentley Continental GT Speed, and the more powerful Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. With 2 trims, the Aston Martin DBS Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $275,461. It is offered with a 6.0L V12 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission with a 6-speed manual transmission as optional, producing 510 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Aston Martin DBS Coupe manages a 0-60 of 4.3 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 14 MPG.

Buying Advice

We recommend that you get the DBS in the Carbon Black trim avatar. A plethora of unique features is added, such as unique paint, wheels, brake calipers, interior trim, paddle-shifted automatic, 6-way lightweight seats, upgraded performance tires, a suede-trimmed steering wheel, and a paddle-shifted automatic transmission.

Trims

    Base
    $275,461 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Alcantara simulated suede Seat trim
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Carbon Black
    $284,576 onwards
    • Engine: 5.9L 12cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 510 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 420 lb.-ft. @ 5750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 178 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 14 mpg

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Torque

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2012 Aston Martin DBS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.1 sec12.2 sec178 mph
    		3 sec11.0 sec210 mph
    		3.5 sec--
    		3.5 sec--
    		3.77 sec11.4 sec133 mph
    		3.77 sec11.6 sec133 mph
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    2012 Aston Martin DBS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		11 mpg17 mpg13 mpg21.1 gal.232.1/358.7 mi.
      		18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.- -
      		17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg16.9 gal.283.2/424.8 mi.
      		15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18 gal.-
      		16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      		16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg19.5 gal.312/448.5 mi.

      2012 Aston Martin DBS vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		185.8 in.75 in.50.4 in.4 in.107.9 in.
        		200.2 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        		199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        		189.1 in.76.6 in.54.3 in.4.5 in.108.1 in.
        		185.8 in.75 in.50.4 in.4 in.107.9 in.
        		185.4 in.73.8 in.50 in.4.5 in.108.1 in.

        2012 Aston Martin DBS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		6.6 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.
          		8.1 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.
          		-91 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.
          		13.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          		6.6 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.
          		22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.

          2012 Aston Martin DBS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		35.9 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.-
            		12 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.-
            		13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            		38.3 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.-
            		15.3 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.-
            		83.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.-

            2012 Aston Martin DBS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--3737 lbs.
              		4000 lbs.1440 lbs.3311 lbs.
              		-840 lbs.3829 lbs.
              		--3208 lbs.
              		--3549 lbs.
              		--4090 lbs.

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