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Aston Martin. The name needs no introduction to the discerning luxury sports car enthusiast. That said, we present the 2010 DBS, a magnificent expression of ingenuity, power, and uncompromised innovation.

But, before we step inside, let's take a few steps back, way back to 1913 when Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin, founders of brand Aston Martin, were humble car salesmen. When technical vision and creative enthusiasm met and fused a harmony that has driven the brand into the future for nearly a century. The 2010 DBS symbolizes that harmony and progress. Like every Aston Martin before her, she is a powerful automobile built with the latest in racing technology.

Her body is a series of seductive curves and purposeful accents constructed from aluminum, magnesium alloy, and carbon fiber. The DBS's body is an aerodynamic work of art, and wings, or suitably-named spoilers; the beautifully-sculpted body allows air to flow smoothly from bonnet to boot lid. From the custom, hand-finished alloy grill to the power bulge on the carbon fiber bonnet,
the vehicle's exquisite handcrafted detailing, symbols of harmonized ...
... beauty and function, is an Aston Martin trademark.

In the driver's seat, the cockpit feels like it was designed right around you. While seated within the beautiful, upholstered semi-aniline leather cockpit, all the controls fall naturally to the hands. For veteran commuters, there is a world of both analog and digital gizmos: an advanced audio system; MP3 player connectivity; and satellite navigation with controls fashioned from solid, turned aluminum. What else could you ask for?

How about a handcrafted, 100 percent alloy, 6.0-liter V12 engine tuned to produce over 600 bph! The Power Plant, as they call it, is assembled in Germany by hand. Power-increasing enhancements include the by-pass engine air intake port that opens above 5500 rpm to allow more air into the engine, and re-profiled air inlet ports that further improve airflow into the combustion chamber. The DBS delivers 380 kW (510 bhp/517 PS) at 6500 rpm. Translation: this puppy can scoot.

Obviously, Aston Martin's design engineers work to achieve a monumental standard in sports car ingenuity. To create harmony between strength and mass, the DBS uses Aston Martin's class-leading all-alloy VH (Vertical-Horizontal) architecture, a lightweight, bonded aluminum structure that provides outstanding strength and rigidity. The weight is incredibly light with a
near-perfect distribution, where 85 percent of the car's density is distributed within its wheelbase. All told, the DBS is as agile, sturdy, and as stable as possible.

The brake system displays even more of Aston Martin's legendary innovation. Called Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes, this is the first time you will find them on a road-ready, commercial DBS. Previously used in DBS racers, this system is designed to create less stopping time, meaning even in the most unforgiving driving conditions, you decelerate as swiftly as you accelerate. Along with all the car's components, the CCM system contributes to its agility and enhances the performance of the suspension.

Fork over $273,000 to make this tour de force yours, and you're guaranteed more than a your buck. Expect something closer to a sonic boom.

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