Performance Review: Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DBS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 ans Bugatti.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 1693 kgs (3732 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin DBS shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 48V V12 engine produces 715 bhp (533 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 McLaren 750S 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 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (446.6 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 422.3 bhp per ton and 392.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 DBS competing with the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (446.6 bhp per ton) or the 2010 Porsche 911 GT2 RS 997 (445.9 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 392.2 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 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6 (412.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (411.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera as fast as 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 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (3.30 secs). This Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DBS and the 1959 Aston-Martin DB4 GT Zagato

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DBS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11 secs @ 124.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1959 Aston-Martin DB4 GT Zagato (10.95 secs), the 2014 Lexus RC -F 5.0 V8 (10.96 secs), and the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (10.96 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 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 2018 Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera 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:

2018 DBS Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

Car Comparison