Constructed upon the even now potent DBS roadster (Aston's present best offering and James Bond's latest ride), the 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante intermingles some outside fun into the drink. In situation of the slinky fastback roof is a capacity folding fabric top, comparative to those utilized on both the DB9 and V8 Vantage Volantes. We're told it can retract underneath a curvy tonneau blanket in as meager as 14 seconds, and puts just 253 pounds in the DBS' control weight.
The new DBS is based on the DB9, more specifically the DBR9 race car. Built on the VH Platform the car shares its roof, sidescreens and wheelbase with the DB9, but sits lower (by 25 mm) and wider (by 40 mm) than the DB9. Visually, the front end is dominated by air scoops and cooling ducts which help cool the six-litre V12 engine which has reportedly been uprated to produce 510 bhp (380 kW; 517 PS), 420 lb·ft (569 N·m) of torque & a top speed of 191 mph (307 km/h). At the rear are a carbon diffuser and an integrated rear lip spoiler.
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
2010 Aston Martin DBS
Other details include a six-speed manual transmission and a removable stopwatch. A special helmet pod behind the driver's seat is present for Casino Royale but will not feature in the production version. The Aston Martin DBS also features an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system with 13 active loudspeakers including 2 tweeters with ALT (Acoustic Lens Technology).
