Aston Martin’s efforts to rejuvenate its brand continue as spy photographers capture the redesigned DBS. It will follow in the footsteps of the DB12 and Vantage.
As with the aforementioned styles, evolution is the key to the game as the high-performance coupe is all-new. That said, the style adopts a more classic front finish that eschews a mesh grille in favor of one that features a combination of horizontal and vertical grilles. Bars.
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The designers also gave the style new headlights and a more traditional ventilated hood. They are linked via a wider front divider as what appear to be smaller air intakes.
The car is a living symbol of its predecessor in profile, as the roof, greenhouse and doors appear intact. However, we can expect updated front fenders with what appear to be larger air vents.
There are significant tweaks at the rear, with styling featuring C-shaped taillights that echo those of the DB12. We can also see a more competitive bumper that harmonizes well with the sportier diffuser. They are linked through a four-outlet exhaust system. whose tips are housed in hexagonal recesses.
Spy photographers haven’t seen the interior yet, but it’s hoped that the style will echo its brethren and play with an improved interior. The highlight will likely come with a standalone virtual tool cluster and a new 10. 25-inch infotainment system. We can also expect a modern flat-bottomed idler, a minimalist shifter, and a ramp-shaped center console.
While the DB12 has swapped its 5. 2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine for a 4. 0-liter twin-turbo V8 from Mercedes, the DBS may buck that trend. Previous reports recommended that the V12 would stick around, and if that’s true, you can expect around 759 hp (566 kW/770 hp) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. However, some rumors recommend that the styling could surpass the 800 hp (597 kW/811 hp) mark.