Performance Review: Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera Volante - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DBS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera Volante is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol 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 1863 kgs (4107 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera Volante in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible 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 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder 5.2 V10 (408.5 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 383.7 bhp per ton and 356.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 DBS competing with the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder 5.2 V10 (408.5 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Caterham 7 Superlight R400 (408.1 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 356.4 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 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (381.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 McLaren P1 3.8 V8 Hybrid (380.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera Volante as fast as 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 or the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs). This Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera Volante is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DBS and the 1994 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DBS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.34 secs @ 120.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1994 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM (11.29 secs), the 2006 Jaguar XK R 4.2 V8 Supercharged (11.30 secs), and the 2008 Jaguar XK R S 4.2 V8 Supercharged (11.30 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera Volante has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 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 2019 Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera Volante 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:

2019 DBS Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

Car Comparison