Aston Martin revealed the DBS 770 Ultimate, a special edition of the DBS with increased power, tweaked chassis, and unique styling touches. The grand tourer marking the end of the line for the current generation DBS will be produced in 499 units – 300 Coupes and 199 Volantes – with all of them already spoken for.
The swan song of the series is instantly
recognizable as a DBS since the visual upgrades are subtle. Highlights include
the more pronounced splitter at the front, the new bonnet with a deep
horse-shoe vent and gills, the twill carbon fiber accents, and the redesigned
diffuser at the back. Even more special are the unique 21-inch alloy wheels,
finished in Satin Silver, Satin Black, or Satin Black with Diamond Turned as in
the pictured example. They are shod in Pirelli P Zero high-performance rubber
measuring 265/35R21 at the front and 305/30R21 at the rear.
Inside. the DBS 770 Ultimate logo can be
found on the armrest and on one of the special sill plaques that also display
the numbering of the limited production special. The model comes standard with
Sports Plus Seats upholstered in quilt semi-aniline leather and Alcantara
(Performance Seats are optional), carbon fiber gearshift paddles, and a unique
trim combination with colorful inserts. Owners also had the option to further
personalize their vehicle through the Q by Aston Martin division.
The DBS 770 Ultimate comes fitted with an
upgraded version of the twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 engine producing 760 hp and 900 Nm of torque. This represents an increase of
45 hp over the regular DBS Superleggera / Volante, made
possible thanks to modified air and ignition pathways, alongside a 7% increase
in the maximum turbo boost pressure. Power is transmitted to the rear axle
through a re-calibrated 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox with the help of a
mechanical limited-slip differential.
The company suggests the special edition
is “the most powerful production Aston Martin ever, and the fastest and most
powerful DBS to date” although the advertised top speed of 340 km/h is identical to the regular DBS. The power output of the DBS 770 Ultimate is 10
hp more than the One-77 but still sits below the combined 1,160
hp from the electrified powertrain of the Valkyrie
flagship.
Aston Martin engineers improved the
steering response and feedback thanks to a new solid-mounted steering column.
They also modified the suspension, with new calibration for the dampers and new
software for the Adaptive Damping System (ADS), alongside a stronger front
cross member and a thicker rear undertray. The carbon ceramic brakes with 410
mm (16 inches) discs at the front and 360 mm (14.2 inches) at the back are
carried over from the regular DBS.
Production of the Aston Martin DBS 770
Ultimate will start in the first quarter of 2023, with the first deliveries
expected in the third quarter of the year. The automaker didn’t reveal pricing
since order books are already closed. Given the extra power and the limited
availability, the special edition will definitely be more pricey than the DBS
Superleggera which starts from around US$ 330,000.
