Car blogs

The DBS adopts a series of race-derived materials and components, taking inspiration from the successful DBR9. The DBS is powered by an Aston Martin 6.0-litre V12 an enhanced version of which is used in both the DBR9 and DBRS9 race cars. The shared powerplant continues the strong link between Aston Martin’s road and race cars, just as the six-cylinder engine used in the DBR1 inspired a generation of engines in the DB4, DB5 and DB6 in the 1950s and 60s.

(more…)

---

2008 Aston Martin DBS V’s DBR9 was originally published by Automobile Makes and Models Aston Martin - Articles - Zimbio. Read the full story by clicking here.