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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DBS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 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, Cabriolet 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 1945 kgs (4287 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 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 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 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (415.0 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 390.2 bhp per ton and 341.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 DBS competing with the 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (415.0 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 (414.8 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 341.3 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 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged (366.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo (365.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs). This Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DBS and the 2017 BMW 4 Series M4 Competition Package F83

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DBS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.27 secs @ 121.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 BMW 4 Series M4 Competition Package F83 (11.22 secs), the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV RS (11.23 secs), and the 2019 Audi Q3 RS Sportback 2.5 Turbo (11.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 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 Volante 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

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