Aston Martin have revived the Superleggera name with the return of the DBS, a 715 horsepower V12 GT car set to take on the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Based on the DB11, the 2+2 seater DBS Superleggera only shares the glass house and doors, with the remaining body panels all new. The aluminium and carbonfibre bodied DBS shines as a step forward for the original DB11 styling, which was a new direction for the company when it was released.
Power from the 5.2L twin turbocharged V12 peaks at 715 hp at 6,500 rpm, with torque totaling 664 lb-ft from 1,800 rpm through to 5,000 rpm. The drivetrain utilises a new eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox equipped with a carbon prop shaft and mechanical limited-slip differential out the back. The wheels are unique to the DBS coming in at 21-inches and wrapped in 265/35 and 305/30 Pirelli P Zero tyres. The combination of deep front splitter and air dam at the front with Deeper side strakes and a double diffuser with aeroblade down back, the DBS Superleggera can generate 180kg of downforce. That’s the highest ever produced by a production Aston Martin to date.
