{"id":263629,"date":"2016-04-19T13:06:30","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T13:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=263629"},"modified":"2024-02-06T15:52:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T15:52:36","slug":"2012-aston-martin-dbs-volante-ultimate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2012-aston-martin-dbs-volante-ultimate\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Aston Martin DBS Volante Ultimate"},"content":{"rendered":"

2012 Aston Martin DBS Volante Ultimate<\/h1>\n
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In 2012 Aston Martin unveiled the DBS Ultimate with a new rear trunk spoiler, carbon-fiber mirror caps, a darkened grille, smoked taillamps, Zircotec-coated tail pipes, special badging and a choice of yellow, black or red brake calipers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The interior is treated with red or silver diamond-quilted stitching and an Alcantara headliner. The package is available to both the Coupe and Volante with either standard or automatic transmissions. Specific colours include Carbon Black II, Quantum Silver or Silver Fox.<\/p>\n

Story by Supercars.net<\/p>\n

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type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nGaydon, Warwickshire, England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
price $<\/td>\n$ 302,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nV12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront-mid, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nAluminum Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n10.9:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n380.3 kw \/ 510 bhp @ 6500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n281.77 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n569.4 nm \/ 420 ft lbs @ 5750 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nAluminium, Magnesium Alloy & Carbon-Fibre composite body over Aluminium VH Chassis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD w\/LSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\n245\/35-20 Pirelli P Zero<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\n295\/30-20 Pirelli P Zero<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nVentilated Carbon-Cermamic Discs w\/6-Piston Calipers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nVentilated Carbon-Cermamic Discs w\/4-Piston Calipers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front wheels<\/td>\nF 50.8 x 21.6 cm \/ 20 x 8.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear wheels<\/td>\nR 50.8 x 27.9 cm \/ 20 x 11 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nRack & Pinion w\/Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nDouble Wishbones w\/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Monotube Adaptive Damping System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nDouble Wishbones w\/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Monotube Adaptive Damping System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1810 kg \/ 3991 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2740 mm \/ 107.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4271 mm \/ 168.1 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1905 mm \/ 75.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1280 mm \/ 50.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\nTouchtronic 2 Rear\/Mid-Mounted 6-Speed Automatic or 6-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~307.32 kph \/ 191 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 100 kph<\/td>\n~4.3 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
emission<\/td>\n388 g\/km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel capacity<\/td>\n78 litres or 20.59 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n