Aston Martin bids farewell to DBS lineup with limited edition 770 Ultimate
The DBS 770 Ultimate is the last of its breed with a V12 under its hood, making it the most powerful Aston Martin in series production yet.
Aston Martin is pulling the plug on its DBS range soon. The British marque has introduced a new beast to bid farewell to the grand tourer—DBS 770 Ultimate. And there are plenty of reasons why this limited edition model is the perfect swansong of the DBS lineup.
For starters, only 499 units—300 coupes and 199 drop-top Volantes convertibles—of this “ultimate’ grand tourer will be rolled out of the assembly line, and all of them are accounted for. Deliveries of the sports car will commence towards the end of the upcoming summer.
Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate
Exhilarating powertrain
The 770 Ultimate is propelled by the same 5.2-litre quad-cam, twin-turbo V12 motor that powers the standard version. In this special edition model, this old relic develops a mind-boggling 770 PS (759 bhp) of power and 900 Nm of torque, making it 40 horses more powerful than the regular DBS, while peak torque is available across a wider bandwidth of 1800-5000 rpm.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via the same eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox, re-tuned to give quicker shifts. The additional grunt from the powertrain is a result of a 7% increase in boost pressure, contributed by a modified air intake and ignition pathway. As for performance, this sports car can clock a top speed of 211 mph (340 kmph) and sprint 0-100 kmph in just 3.4 seconds.
Only 499 units (300 coupes and 199 drop-top Volantes) will be made globally
Mechanical upgrades
Besides the powertrain, Aston Martin has ensured other mechanical upgrades to justify this humongous output from the V12. The drivetrain benefits from a mechanical limited-slip differential on the rear axle, optimising the spread of power across both rear wheels. Braking hardware is the same as the standard DBS, featuring Carbon Ceramic Braking (CCB) units.
The chassis is altered to offer a more engaging experience. The adaptive dampers have been recalibrated at all four corners, providing better control without denting rolling refinement, thus accentuating its ‘grand tourer’ tag with the DBS moniker.
Further, the front lateral stiffness of the chassis is enhanced by 25%, whereas rear-end torsional rigidity is increased by 3%. The steering column gets a new solid mounting, enhancing the feel and feedback of the unit and allowing for a better connection with the road.
DBS 770 Ultimate cockpit
Styling updates
To differentiate it from the standard DBS, the 770 Ultimate gets a sportier makeover that also serves a level of function. For instance, it receives more aggressive air intakes up front that boosts airflow, a newly designed splitter increasing downforce at the front, and a more prominent horseshoe-shaped bonnet vent enhances engine cooling.
Other visual upgrades include a raft of carbon fibre body components, a windscreen surround, a bespoke rear diffuser, and 21-inch alloy wheels that take inspiration from the Valkyrie and wearing Pirelli P Zero rubber.
Inside the cabin, styling is in line with the standard DBS, with subtle upgrades to spruce up the experience. It comes furnished with Alcantara sports seats, wrapped in semi-aniline leather featuring a special ‘fluted’ quilt and perforation pattern as standard. It also benefits from a carbon fibre gear shift knob and pedals and further distinguishes itself from the regular DBS with laser-etched DBS 770 Ultimate badging.
DBS 770 Ultimate styling highlights
Features on offer
The DBS 770 Ultimate is packed with all the bells and whistles, comprising features like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display with smartphone integration and on-board navigation, heated seats with 12-way adjust, keyless entry with a start/stop button, dual-zone climate control, 360-degree camera, and blind spot detection, to name a few.
(Images courtesy: Aston Martin)
Edited by Suman Singh