2009 Aston Martin DBS

December 31, 2008 at 10:40PM

Base price: $265,000

Price, as tested: $280,000 (est.)

Powertrain: 6.0-liter, 48-valve dual-overhead-cam V12 with variable-intake geometry and valve timing; manual six-speed and a paddle-shifted six-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive with limited-slip differential

Horsepower: 510 at 6,500 rpm

Torque: 420 pound-feet at 5,750 rpm

Curb weight: 3,828 pounds (with automatic transmission)

0-60 mph: 4.3 seconds (est.)

Wheelbase: 107.9 inches

Overall length: 185.9 inches

Miles per gallon (EPA): 12 city, 20 highway (est.)

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