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5.9L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Aston Martin DBS Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
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 Manual transmission. Aston Martin claims the DBS Base 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 1810kg (3990.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The DBS Base 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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Power to Weight
209.94 - 224.19 kW/t
127.72 kW/t
326.98 kW/t
Boot Space
155 litres
100 litres
460 litres
Fuel Efficiency
15.5 - 16.4 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
17.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
488 - 516 km
488 km
897 km
Price
$450,800 - $497,100
$177,800
$789,000
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
7 - 8 years
1 year
8 years
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Dimensions
4,721 mm
1,905 mm
1,280 mm
| 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
Suspension: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 1.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 2.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 388
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 89.0
Engine (cc): 5935
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 5.9
Number of Cylinders: 12
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 79.5
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 488
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 303
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 6.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 16.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 17
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 14
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 8.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 11.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 24
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 20
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 4.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 24.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 12
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 10
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 16.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 307
Maximum Speed (mph): 191
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 517
Maximum Power (kW): 380
Maximum Torque (Nm): 570
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5750
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Suede
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 11.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: VH
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
Front Track (in): 61.7
Front Track (mm): 1568
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.7
Overall Height (in): 50.4
Overall Height (mm): 1280
Overall Length (in): 185.9
Overall Length (mm): 4721
Overall Width (in): 75.0
Overall Width (mm): 1905
Rear Track (in): 61.5
Rear Track (mm): 1562
Wheelbase (in): 107.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2740
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 36.7
Front Headroom (mm): 932
Rear Headroom (in): 31.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 791
Front Hip Room (in): 55.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1405
Rear Hip Room (in): 49.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1257
Front Leg Room (in): 42.8
Front Leg Room (mm): 1086
Rear Leg Room (in): 24.9
Rear Leg Room (mm): 633
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1506
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 48.8
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1240
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
LED Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Metallic
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Roof Soft Colour: Black
Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1810
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3990
Audio System
Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 13
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Doors: Carbon Fibre
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 16000
Distance (miles): 9942
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