The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera has become the latest flagship of the British marque after the production of Aston Martin Vanquish S ceased. The latest car will bring the revival of the Superleggera and DBS which first appeared in 1967.
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera sports car was announced some time back but no specific details were released then. Now we got to know that the Super GT will have a carbon-fiber body with aggressive styling. Powering the car will be a 5.2-liter dual turbo V12 engine that will make a healthy 725 PS and 900 Nm of torque at 1800-5000 rpm. The top speed will be capped at 211 mph. The huge engine is capable of taking the relatively lightweight DBS Superleggera from 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds, whereas a naught to 100 mph acceleration will take only 6.4 seconds. The engine gets help from the brand-new ZF 8-speed gearbox.
Keeping the Aston Martin legacy alive, the Superleggera has been designed with distinguishable style elements while maintaining the traditional Aston Martin styling of sporty athleticism. The front fascia has a larger grille and aggressive lines while the rear fascia exudes a sleek and sporty appearance. Advanced aerodynamics also give the sports car 180kg of downforce.
The driver can choose from 3 driving modes and make use of the latest safety features such as 360-degree camera, Parking Distance Display, and Park Assist. The infotainment system has navigation, iPod, iPhone and USB support.
Aston Martin President & Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Andy Palmer said: “DBS Superleggera not only marks the return of a great Aston Martin name but signals our return to the very pinnacle of the Super GT sector. Handsome beyond measure, its lightweight carbon composite, and aluminum body is sculpted into a shape with tremendous presence and charisma. Thanks to the remarkable torque available from its twin-turbo V12, DBS Superleggera also packs a breath-taking punch, yet its dynamics have been carefully honed to engage drivers of all ability levels. Immaculately styled, obsessively engineered and outrageously potent, the new DBS Superleggera is every inch the Aston Martin flagship”.
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera carries a price tag of $304,995 with deliveries starting in the fall of 2018. We still have no details of the price and its availability in the UAE.