Performance Review: Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DBS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Aston-Martin DBS has a 5204cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The DBS shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the DBS's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1845 kgs (4067 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin DBS shares the same bhp with the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 48V V12 engine produces 759 bhp (565 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 664 lb-ft (900.2 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin DBS you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (436.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin DBS.

The Aston-Martin DBS has a Power to weight ratio of 411.3 bhp per ton and 359.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 DBS competing with the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (436.2 bhp per ton) or the 1987 Ferrari F40 2.9 V8 (433.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin DBS generating around 359.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 BAC Mono 280bhp (383.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (381.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.3 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (3.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK 992 (3.20 secs). This Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the and the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (3.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DBS and the 1973 DeTomaso Pantera L 5.7L V8

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DBS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.08 secs @ 123.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1973 DeTomaso Pantera L 5.7L V8 (11.03 secs), the 1963 Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 (11.03 secs), and the 2017 Audi A6 S6 3.0 V6 Turbo (11.03 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 DBS equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

Related Links:

2023 DBS Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

Car Comparison