Performance Review: Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DBX Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is the 9 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. 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 DBX has a 3982cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The DBX shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the DBX's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2245 kgs (4949 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin DBX shares the same bhp with the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (690 bhp)

In terms of power the 3982cc 32V V8 engine produces 697 bhp (519 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (690 bhp) or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (690 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 664 lb-ft (900.2 Nm) @ 2750 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 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2017 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWS (335.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin DBX.

The Aston-Martin DBX has a Power to weight ratio of 310.4 bhp per ton and 295.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 DBX competing with the 2017 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWS (335.2 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Porsche 911 GT2 996 (334.5 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 DBX generating around 295.7 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 2016 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Saloon (320.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Mercedes CLK DTM Cabriolet (320.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.2 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (3.10 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs) the or the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG Black Series 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (3.10 secs). This Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK 992 (3.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DBX and the 2005 Aston-Martin Vantage V8

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DBX on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.69 secs @ 117.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2005 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 (11.64 secs), the 2012 Porsche Boxster S 3.4L (11.64 secs), and the 2001 Mercedes SL Class 55 AMG V8 R230 (11.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 193mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 DBX equals the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph), the 2018 McLaren 600LT 3.8 V8 Bi-Turbo (204 mph), or the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (204 mph).

Related Links:

2022 DBX Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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