2012 Aston Martin DBS Coupe 6AT
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- Photo: Aston Martin DBS front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Aston Martin DBS by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: DBS Blue (8141047124) by Ben, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Aston Martin DBS V12 Coupe Casino Royale rear left by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Aston Martin DBS V12 Coupe interior by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Aston Martin DBS Coupe 6AT is a 510-hp 5.9-liter V12 coupe with a 6-speed zf automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $275,461 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 510 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The DBS measures 185.5 inches long on a 107.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $275,461 ($389,916 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $277,076 ($392,203 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,615 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.9-liter V12 |
| Displacement | 5.9 L |
| Horsepower | 510 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed ZF automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.5 in |
| Width | 75 in |
| Height | 50.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 11, 2017 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
Consequence: If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
NHTSA campaign 17V796000
Dec 16, 2015 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
NHTSA campaign 15V846000
Nov 25, 2014 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Consequence: If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
NHTSA campaign 14V753000
Jan 16, 2014 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Consequence: If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
NHTSA campaign 14V010000
May 29, 2013 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
Consequence: If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
NHTSA campaign 13V228000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 ASTON MARTIN DBS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.