LONDON: Aston Martin has unveiled a new DBX flagship, namely the DBX S, with deliveries expected in the final quarter of 2025.
The British sports car manufacturer says the DBX S offers the dynamic appeal of DBX707 and an engine enhanced by technology transferred directly from the forthcoming Valhalla supercar.
Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark said, "The introduction of DBX S not only reaffirms our commitment to producing the most exciting, rewarding and beautiful cars, it also sends a powerful statement of intent about our ambitions not just for DBX, but for the Aston Martin brand.”
The DBX S has an upgraded version of the acclaimed Aston Martin 4.0-Litre Twin-Turbo V8 powerhouse, with power raised by 20PS to 727PS, and 900Nm of torque.
The 0-100kph sprint is done in 3.3 seconds.
A modified exhaust system amplifies even more character to the natural voice of the thunderous V8 engine.
As with its DBX707 stablemate, DBX S distributes its power between the front and rear wheels in variable proportion – including an ability to send 50% of its torque to the front and up to 100% of its torque to the rear wheels alone - through an innovative 9-speed ‘wet clutch’ transmission.
A number of measures have been taken to significantly reduce the kerb weight of DBX S.
A prime example is the new optional carbon fibre roof presented in a glorious single weave pattern which, at almost three metres square, is by far the largest such carbon element ever fitted to an Aston Martin.
Specification of the carbon roof sees the removal of the roof rails, and as a combination not only saves 18kg of mass, but does so from the very highest point of the car, reducing its centre of gravity and therefore enhancing both stability and agility further.
Steering ratio on DBX S is also faster by only 4% but noticeably improves agility.
It also reduces the turning circle by almost half a metre to just 12.0 metres, improving the urban driving experience.
Visually, from the front, the new DBX S is instantly recognisable by its pure black vaned grille.
Seen from the side, new sills boast highly distinctive up-turned air splitters which in typical Aston Martin fashion exist for function as much as form, helping channel and direct the airflow along the side of the car.
The DBX S also showcases a new lower livery design available to specify in 3 colours; Rosso Corsa Red, Trophy Silver and Podium Green.
It is also fitted with the Aston Martin Premium Audio 800W 14-speaker audio system as standard.
