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2012 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Pricing and Spec

Carbon Black
Overview
The 2012 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 3rd December 2007. The Aston Martin DBS is regarded as a Super Sports built in Great Britain with prices starting at $466,100 before on-road costs.
This Aston Martin DBS is powered by a 5.9L 12-cylinder engine that has 380 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 570 Nm of torque (at 5750 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Aston Martin claims the DBS Carbon Black uses 16.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 388g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 488km per full tank
The Aston Martin DBS measures 1280mm (50.4 inches) in height, 4721mm (185.9 inches) in length, 1905mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 2740mm (107.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1695kg (3736.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The DBS Carbon Black comes standard with 245/30 R20 front tyres and 295/30 R20 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,721 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,905 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,740 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,500 mm |
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Explore Aston Martin DBS Features & Specs
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Suspension: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 388
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 1.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 2.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 5.9
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 5935
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 12
Engine Bore: 89.0
Engine Stroke: 79.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 16.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 14
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 17
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 6.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 488
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 303
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 10
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 24.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 20
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 11.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 12
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 4.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 8.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 16.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.3
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 307
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 191
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 380
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 517
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 570
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5750
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Suede
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 295
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 30
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 92
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 89
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 11.0
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: VH
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 155
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 5.5
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 50.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1280
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2740
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 107.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.0
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1905
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 185.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4721
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1562
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1568
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.7
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11500
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 37.7
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 36.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 932
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 31.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 791
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1506
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1240
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 48.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1405
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 55.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1257
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 49.5
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1086
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.8
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 633
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 24.9
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Toned
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Toned
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3737
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1695
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 13
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Memory
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 16000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9942
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