Performance Review: Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v - [1967]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DBS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1967. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi 7.0 V8 and the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 426 Hemi V8 1st Gen.This particular Aston-Martin DBS has a 3996cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The DBS shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . 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 1588 kgs (3500 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v in the same weight category as the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin DBS shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 3996cc 12V St6 engine produces 325 bhp (242 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 290 lb-ft (393.1 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2004 Audi A8 6.0 W12 SWB Quattro D3 (229.5 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 204.6 bhp per ton and 182.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1967 DBS competing with the 2004 Audi A8 6.0 W12 SWB Quattro D3 (229.5 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (229.2 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 182.6 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 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Twin Turbo (207.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7 V8 R/T (207.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.1 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v as fast as the 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2015 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD (7.80 secs) the or the 2001 MG ZT 2.5 V6 190 (7.80 secs). This Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v is also faster than the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (7.90 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift (7.90 secs) the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (7.90 secs) the and the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (7.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DBS and the 1973 Ferrari 308 GT/4 3.0L V8

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DBS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.85 secs @ 98.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1973 Ferrari 308 GT/4 3.0L V8 (13.80 secs), the 1989 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo SE (13.80 secs), and the 1998 Honda NSX 3.2 V6 (13.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1967 version of the Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v has a maximum speed of 150mph.

Top Speed of the 1967 DBS equals the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1967 Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v then how about the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph), the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (161 mph), or the 2011 Radical SR3 SL 2.0 Turbo (161 mph).

Related Links:

1967 DBS Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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