Aston Martin DBS

The Aston Martin DBS is a 12-cylinder grand tourer with engine displacements ranging from 5,200 to 5,900 cc. It measures 4,720 mm in length and features three seats, with a top speed of 330 km/h. For new EU/EEA registrations in 2024, the petrol variant emits 315 g/km CO₂ under WLTP testing. New registrations in Norway totalled just 2 units across 2020–2021, with 1 registered in 2020 and 1 in 2021.
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1967 |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2024) | Petrol 315 g/km |
New registrations in Norway
Number of Aston Martin DBS registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Aston Martin DBS cars registered for the first time across 5 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| France | 2 |
| Austria | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Generations
Other Aston Martin models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 95% of Aston Martin DBSs pass their MOT test first time, based on 1,388 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Aston Martin DBS in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Aston Martin recalls.