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    Oct 19, 2007 8:06:52 AM

    temm
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    First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS


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    If you look at the raw performance numbers recorded by Aston Martin, the DBS falls a long way short of the Ferrari 599. Whereas the DBS cracks 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds on the way to a top speed of 191 mph, the 611-hp Ferrari manages 3.7 seconds to the same benchmark and a top speed of 205 mph. But this is rather like saying that one Bond girl is marginally prettier than another.




    http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=123088

    Oct 19, 2007 8:10:56 AM

    shin
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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    I'd get the DBS over the 599 any day. It's probably the most beautiful car on sale today. Whereas the 599 falls short to succeed the 550/575's timeless design..

    Oct 19, 2007 8:21:27 AM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    don't like the DBS at all

    Oct 19, 2007 9:41:03 AM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    Same for me, it looks like a cheap tuning. IMO the DB9 has much more class.

    Oct 19, 2007 10:24:22 AM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    I absolutely love it !

    997 gt3 is in my top list, then should be the AM DBS

    Oct 19, 2007 11:19:04 AM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    This looks like one of those Mansoury bastardized Vantages

    Oct 19, 2007 11:24:15 AM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    Swiss DBS Price List:
    http://www.astonmartin.ch/pdf/Retail_Price_DBS_2008.pdf

    Oct 19, 2007 11:30:09 AM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    "To convey this passion, Reichmann has lowered and widened the DB9's silhouette and added all manner of swoops, scoops and slashes, including a large rear aero diffuser. Most, no doubt, have an aerodynamic benefit and they give the car a more aggressive attitude, but the overall effect has - whisper it - a whiff of the aftermarket. You can't help thinking this is how an upmarket tuner might have reinterpreted the DB9. For a company that has stated its desire to make art cars with an understated elegance, the DBS is a surprising volte-face."

    Couldn't say it better.

    Not sold on the design but like the tecchnical advances. Not cheap... This bodes well for the next 2010+ DB9.

    Oct 19, 2007 11:30:15 AM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    I don't like it.

    Oct 19, 2007 1:15:19 PM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    Although I agree the design is a little bit too over-the-top and thus lost a bit the classic Aston's elegance, it remains a stunning car. I love it !

    Oct 19, 2007 2:25:35 PM

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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    Couple others:

    http://www.channel4.com/4car/rt/aston+martin/dbs/2742/2

    http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3200.asp?id=13568

    Oct 19, 2007 5:40:49 PM

    rhino
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    Re: First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS

    Not for me!
     
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