Aston Martin DBS

Aston Martin DBS
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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.

Technical data
ManufacturerAston Martin
ProductionFrom 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.

Aston Martin DBS first registrations in Norway per year
20201
20211

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.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom4
France2
Austria1
Bulgaria1
Germany1

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Generations

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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.