The Aston Martin DBS is a GT car produced by the English manufacturer Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.. Originally produced from 1967-72, it featured in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service. A new version, based heavily on the Aston Martin DB9, featured in the 2006 film Casino Royale (see Aston Martin DBS V12).
Original DBS (1967-72)
The DBS was the successor to the famed Aston Martin DB6. Powered by a straight-6 engine, it lasted from 1967 until 1972, before being replaced by the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977). It was a larger coupé than the DB6, with four full seats, but was powered by the same 4.0 L engine as the previous car. The engine normally produced 282 hp (210 kW), but a no-cost DBS Vantage option upped output to 325 hp (242 kW). The DBS had a more modern look than the Aston Martin DB6, and arguably the Vantage as well, with a square grille atypical of Astons.
Specifications (1972)
* Weight: 3760 lb
* Engine: 4L Straight-6
* Power: 282 BHP at 5500 RPM
* Torque: 390.5 Nm (288 ft·lbf) at 3850 rpm
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