Aston Martin is on a hot streak as it significantly updates and redesigns its two-door sports cars and grand tourers one after the other. We got to try out the new DB12 just last year; a new Vantage launched only weeks ago; and now the ultra-pricey DBS
Seeing spy shots of Aston out testing the next-gen DBS is no surprise, though – the previous generation is all finished, ending with the limited-production DBS 770 Ultimate. This new DBS (expect it in both coupe and convertible Volante
Moving to the hood, Aston is covering up the vents on this test car that is rumored to keep its V12 engine. It’ll likely be an updated version of the 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 seen in the outgoing DBS, and the engine itself should be one of the biggest differentiators between the DBS and DB12 now that the latter is only fitted with a twin-turbo V8.
The DBS’s long side profile looks familiar, though we suspect the camo is doing a good job covering up some new sheet metal and rear-most pillar design. We can see a tweaked quad exhaust design poking out what also looks like a new rear bumper and diffuser, but above that Aston covers everything up with deceiving camouflage – the ducktail spoiler looks cool, but don’t be surprised if it looks a little different once the wrappings come off.
Where the most dramatic changes should present themselves will be the interior of the DBS. Just like the DB12 and Vantage
We’re not sure exactly when Aston will unveil its new DBS, but considering how far along this prototype tester looks, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the reveal happen in the 2024 calendar year.
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