{"id":811291,"date":"2024-02-06T15:35:38","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T15:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?page_id=811291"},"modified":"2024-03-23T17:32:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T17:32:24","slug":"aston-martin-dbs-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/all-brands\/aston-martin\/aston-martin-dbs-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Martin DBS V12 (2007 \u2013 2012)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Aston Martin DBS V12<\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">2007 &#8211; 2012<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The Aston Martin DBS V12, produced from 2007 to 2012, was a luxurious grand tourer positioned above the DB9 in the lineup. It aimed to offer a blend of exhilarating performance, sophisticated design, and refined comfort for long-distance journeys. Building on the DB9&#8217;s design,&nbsp;the DBS V12 had a bolder and more aggressive stance with wider air intakes,&nbsp;sharper lines,&nbsp;and a pronounced rear spoiler.&nbsp;It retained the Aston Martin elegance but exuded a sportier character.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#block-wrap-69166\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-27233\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Model &amp; Variant List<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-38340\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Models In-Depth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-81353\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Image Gallery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-80739\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">More Updates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2007-2012-DBS-104.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Aston Martin DBS V12 Models &amp; Derivatives<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The venue chosen for its debut could not have been more appropriate, for DBS was unveiled to an appreciative audience on the elegantly manicured lawns of Pebble Beach in California during the world-famous 2007 Coucours d\u2019El\u00e9gance where Aston Martin was the featured marque. \u200bBroadening the DBS\u2019s character, the DBS Volante appealed to drivers who wished to combine the excitement of driving a finely-tuned sports car with the invigorating feeling of being open to the elements. This juxtaposition of ultimate performance and openness stirred the senses on any drive whether an exhilarating jaunt on favoured roads or cruising on lengthy journeys. A limited-edition variant with unique black exterior styling and carbon fiber accents was called the DBS Carbon Edition in 2010 while a Year of the Dragon limited-edition DBS Volante commemorate dthe Chinese Year of the Dragon.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aston Martin DBS V12 2007 &#8211; 2012 The Aston Martin DBS V12, produced from 2007 to 2012, was a luxurious grand tourer positioned above the DB9 in the lineup. It aimed to offer a blend of exhilarating performance, sophisticated design, and refined comfort for long-distance journeys. Building on the DB9&#8217;s design,&nbsp;the DBS V12 had a bolder and more aggressive stance with wider air intakes,&nbsp;sharper lines,&nbsp;and a pronounced rear spoiler.&nbsp;It retained the Aston Martin elegance but exuded a sportier character. 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