Performance Review: Aston-Martin DBS V12 2d - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DBS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DBS V12 2d is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Aston-Martin DBS has a 5935cc Naturally Aspirated 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 1695 kgs (3736 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DBS V12 2d 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 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 5935cc 48V V12 engine produces 510 bhp (380 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 420 lb-ft (569.4 Nm) @ 5750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 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 1991 Jaguar XJ 220 (325.0 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 300.8 bhp per ton and 247.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 DBS competing with the 1991 Jaguar XJ 220 (325.0 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 (324.8 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 247.7 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 2015 BMW 3 Series 335d xDrive F30 LCI (272.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (272.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DBS V12 2d as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs). This Aston-Martin DBS V12 2d is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DBS and the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DBS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.17 secs @ 112.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996 (12.11 secs), the 1974 Maserati Bora 4.9 V8 (12.11 secs), and the 2013 Jaguar F Type S 3.0 V6 (12.11 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Aston-Martin DBS V12 2d has a maximum speed of 191mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 DBS equals the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (202 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Aston-Martin DBS V12 2d then how about the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (202 mph), the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (202 mph), or the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD (202 mph).

Related Links:

2007 DBS Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

Car Comparison