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5.9L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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The 2012 Aston Martin DBS Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Aston Martin DBS is regarded as a Super Sports built in Great Britain with prices starting at $481,800 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 Automatic transmission. Aston Martin claims the DBS Base uses 15.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 367g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 516km per full tank
It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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| 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 |
Our Aston Martin DBS Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
5.9L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
Driver Modes Includes Suspension: yes
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 2.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 2.5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 367
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine Bore: 89.0
Engine Cc: 5935
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 5.9
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 12
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 79.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen Location: ?
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 516
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 321
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 6.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 15.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 18
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 15
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 9.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 10.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 4.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 24.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 12
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 10
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 15.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 307
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 191
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 517
Power Maximum Power Kw: 380
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 570
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5750
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Transmission Code: A6
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Suede
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 30
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 295
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 11.0
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: VH
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11500
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1568
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 37.7
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 50.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1280
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 185.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4721
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.0
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1905
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.5
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1562
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 107.9
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2740
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 Hip Room Front In: 55.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1405
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 49.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1257
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.8
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1086
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 24.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 633
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1506
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 48.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1240
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
External Color: Silver
Type: Metallic
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof Soft Color: Black
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
System Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 13
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating Capacity: 4
Seating Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 16000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9942
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