3.2L Turbo/446HP = 0-60MPH 3.4 sec : )
#11
02-26-2008, 11:44 AM
RE: 3.2L Turbo/446HP = 0-60MPH 3.4 sec : )
How bout a "I'll keep my Monte" Box?
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#12
02-26-2008, 07:42 PM
RE: 3.2L Turbo/446HP = 0-60MPH 3.4 sec : )
'Space.. you and I are on the same page this time.... I too would love to have an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish... or the new one.. the Vantage or something.
#13
02-26-2008, 07:53 PM
RE: 3.2L Turbo/446HP = 0-60MPH 3.4 sec : )
Hello 'Space & Members....
The Aston Martin DBS, with its V12 48 valve engine would be my first choice in automobiles.... check out this...
Two-door coupe body style with 2+0 seating
Bonded aluminium VH structure
Aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon fibre composite body
Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams
High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)
Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
LED rear lamps and side repeaters
EngineBonded aluminium VH structure
Aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon fibre composite body
Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams
High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)
Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
LED rear lamps and side repeaters
All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12 (~ 2 Dare 2 Dream ~)
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
TransmissionCompression ratio 10.9:1
Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
Rear mid-mounted six-speed manual (WoW)gearbox
Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
Limited-slip differential
Final drive ratio: 3.71:1
SteeringAlloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
Limited-slip differential
Final drive ratio: 3.71:1
Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock to lock
Column tilt and reach adjustment
Front: 8.5’’ x 20’’ Pirelli P Zero 245/35
Rear: 11’’ x 20’’ Pirelli P Zero 295/30
SuspensionRear: 11’’ x 20’’ Pirelli P Zero 295/30
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode
Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
BrakesFront: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Traction Control
Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398mm diameter with six-piston calipers
Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360mm diameter with four-piston calipers
InteriorAnti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Traction Control
Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398mm diameter with six-piston calipers
Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360mm diameter with four-piston calipers
Semi-aniline leather and Alcantara interior
Matrix alloy facia trim and Iridium Silver centre console finish
Carbon fibre door trims and door pulls
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with garage door opener (USA & Canada only)
Sports seats with 10-way electrical adjustment, including height, tilt and lumbar adjustment
Memory seats & exterior mirrors (three positions)
Dual-stage driver/passenger front airbags
Side airbags (sports seats only)
Heated seats (sports seats only)
Heated rear screen
Automatic temperature control
Organic electroluminescent (OEL) displays
Trip computer
LED map lights
Cruise control
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system*1,2
Bluetooth® telephone preparation*1
Powerfold exterior mirrors
Front and rear parking sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring system*1
Alarm and immobiliser
Remote-control central door locking and boot release
Umbrella and holder
Battery Disconnect Switch (BDS)
Battery conditioner
Tracking device (UK only)*3
Boot-mounted umbrella
In-Car EntertainmentMatrix alloy facia trim and Iridium Silver centre console finish
Carbon fibre door trims and door pulls
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with garage door opener (USA & Canada only)
Sports seats with 10-way electrical adjustment, including height, tilt and lumbar adjustment
Memory seats & exterior mirrors (three positions)
Dual-stage driver/passenger front airbags
Side airbags (sports seats only)
Heated seats (sports seats only)
Heated rear screen
Automatic temperature control
Organic electroluminescent (OEL) displays
Trip computer
LED map lights
Cruise control
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system*1,2
Bluetooth® telephone preparation*1
Powerfold exterior mirrors
Front and rear parking sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring system*1
Alarm and immobiliser
Remote-control central door locking and boot release
Umbrella and holder
Battery Disconnect Switch (BDS)
Battery conditioner
Tracking device (UK only)*3
Boot-mounted umbrella
Aston Martin 700W Premium Audio System with Dolby® Pro Logic II®, includes a six-CD autochanger Integrated Apple iPod® connector*4
USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility
3.5mm auxiliary socket
Options[center]Lightweight seats with six-way adjustment, including front and rear height adjust (does not include side airbags or heated seats feature. Not available in USA or Canada)USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility
3.5mm auxiliary socket
20’’ alloy wheels with graphite finish. Satellite radio system (USA only)
Piano Black facia trim and centre console finish
Leather storage saddle
Personalised sill plaques
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#14
02-26-2008, 08:21 PM
RE: 3.2L Turbo/446HP = 0-60MPH 3.4 sec : )
Here is a video of the DBS.. I'm not up with the big cars, so I guess this guy knows what he's saying better than me. While driving, he claims no reason to buy it over a DB9... 50,000 pounds more, same engine... but later it dawns on him.. its like a DB9... but each part is just a little bit better....
Personaly, I prefer the looks of the older Vanquish. At about 4 mins in this video, the new DBS races a Vanquish and loses....
However... the DBS grows on you.. I do'nt know... maybe I like it better... who knows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHWAkMX3WEw
And here is a girl who trys to take a Vanquish S to 200... without a firesuit or a helmet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO464...eature=related
The strangest thing about the Vanquish... that paddle stick transmission... two sticks on each side of the wheel... one was downshift, the other up... I'd like a good old fashined H pattern shifter myself
I'd be happy with either car... but because of the shifter and some of the looks, I think I like the DBS just a little more.. but I could be persuaded.
Personaly, I prefer the looks of the older Vanquish. At about 4 mins in this video, the new DBS races a Vanquish and loses....
However... the DBS grows on you.. I do'nt know... maybe I like it better... who knows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHWAkMX3WEw
And here is a girl who trys to take a Vanquish S to 200... without a firesuit or a helmet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO464...eature=related
The strangest thing about the Vanquish... that paddle stick transmission... two sticks on each side of the wheel... one was downshift, the other up... I'd like a good old fashined H pattern shifter myself
I'd be happy with either car... but because of the shifter and some of the looks, I think I like the DBS just a little more.. but I could be persuaded.
#15
02-27-2008, 06:45 AM
RE: 3.2L Turbo/446HP = 0-60MPH 3.4 sec : )
Hi `Duane, & Members
The 2008 Aston Martin DBS is just one of my many
~ Dream Machines ~
I don't think that I will ever own one, but I sure would love to be a test
driver. I just admire the engineering/designs of the exotic's.
I post to share the dreams, and to keep updated on the vast automotive
industry. The good, the bad & the ugly.
I like the good/fast ones.
Duane, thanks for your post on the AM.
Wish the reader, `Good Auto Dreams 
`Space
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