Aston Martin DBS is a sports car of high performance that is manufactured by the UK automaker, Aston Martin. The Aston Martin is perhaps one of the most widely recognized names in automakers that are synonymous with performance. This may be due to the fact that the Aston Martin is considered the car to have if you are a huge James Bond fan. The car actually appeared in the 2006 James Bond movie, which helped it to reach a higher level of popularity. 
The performance of the DBS is outstanding. The engine is a V12 that delivers around 510 horsepower. This allows the car to have a time of 4.3 seconds going from zero to sixty. The top speed of the DBS is around 191 miles per hour, which is not the fastest car, however, it is definitely in the top five sporty cars for speed.
The car comes in a 6 speed transmission. Most common is the manual transmission, however there is an automatic version that many people prefer. However, a common complaint of those that drive automatic transmission high performance vehicles is the loss of power because the car does not have a manual transmission. Fuel economy wise, the car gets an estimated eighteen miles per gallon on the highway, and twelve miles per gallon in the city. This mileage is actually better than most performance cars of this caliber receive, which puts the DBS at the head of many people’s list of dream cars to own.
Because of the way that the car is designed, the majority of the weight is divided between the front and rear wheel bases. This makes the DBS have superior handling when compared with other sports cars that are of the same quality. In addition, Aston Martin has added an element called Adaptive Damping System which takes into consideration how the driver is driving, weather and road conditions to make sure that the car performs flawlessly. In addition, to help the handling, the car uses specially designed tires. These are Pirelli P-Zero tires in order to get the best traction and they also accommodate the light weight of the vehicle, which is once again an aspect that helps the car to perform even better (designed especially for the Aston Martin Range). The main material used throughout the car is carbon fiber, even the interior carpeting uses a lightweight fiber to make sure that no performance is lost because of weight issues.
The interior of the Aston Martin DBS is something that most people speak highly of. It does utilize the same carbon fiber inside, in order to decrease the weight of the vehicle. However, do give off a luxurious appearance, it utilizes stainless steel, aluminum and leather throughout the car. The seats are made from leather, while the trim is a combination of alloy and silver. Needless to say, the interior is where many people find that the Aston Martin DBS really put their imagination to work. The key that starts the vehicle is also made from a glass and stainless steel and is termed an Emotional Control Unit. Overall, the Aston Martin DBS is one of those cars that enthusiasts love, however, it will cost the consumer a pretty penny to own.