2008 Aston Martin DBS

    New from

    $466,600 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    15.5 - 16.4 L / 100km

    About the Aston Martin DBS

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Aston Martin DBS is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $466,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $505,691 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the DBS available in Australia.

    The Aston Martin DBS is only available with an null motor that produces 380kW and 570Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 DBS is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    224.19 kW/t
    145.16 kW/t
    270.83 kW/t
    Boot Space
    155 litres
    100 litres
    450 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    15.5 - 16.4 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    476 - 503 km
    461 km
    631 km
    Price
    $466,600 - $505,691
    $201,000
    $505,691
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    6 - 7 years
    1 year
    7 years

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    2008 Aston Martin DBS Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Other
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
      • System Watts Per Channel: 260
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 224.19
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 155
      • Front Headroom (mm): 932
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1405
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1086
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1506
      • Front Track (mm): 1570
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 36.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 31.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 49.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.8
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 24.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 48.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
      • Overall Height (mm): 1280
      • Overall Length (mm): 4721
      • Overall Width (mm): 1905
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 791
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1257
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 633
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1240
      • Rear Track (mm): 1560
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2740
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Co2 Level (combined): 388
      • Compression Ratio: 10.9
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 5.9
      • Engine (cc): 5935
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Number Of Cylinders: 12
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 79.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 78
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Customised
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 16.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.3
      • 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 Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5750
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Switch Off
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Individual/sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 16000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 24
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 24
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1695
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Locking Wheel Nuts
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Tread Type: Performance
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Locking Wheel Nuts
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 11
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Tread Type: Performance
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295
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    2008 Aston Martin DBS Dimensions

    1280mm
    1905mm
    4721mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2008 Aston Martin DBS Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Aston Martin DBS

    The most fuel efficient Aston Martin DBS is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.9L Multi-Point Injection and uses 15.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Aston Martin DBSFuel TypeCombined
    5.9L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded16.4 L/100km
    5.9L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded15.5 L/100km
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    2008 Aston Martin DBS Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Aston Martin DBS?

    The Aston Martin DBS offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Aston Martin DBS FAQs

    The cheapest Aston Martin DBS is the Base that starts from $466,600.

    The most expensive Aston Martin DBS is the Base that starts from $505,691.

    The best towing capacity of a Aston Martin DBS is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Aston Martin DBS is the Base which measures 1905mm wide, 4721mm in length and sits 1280mm tall.

    The most powerful Aston Martin DBS is the Base which has 380kW of power from its 5.9L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Aston Martin DBS is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Aston Martin DBS is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Aston Martin DBS uses Premium Unleaded.