Aston Martin DBS DBS Superleggera

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The Aston Martin DBS DBS Superleggera (2018–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,720 mm RDW	4,710 mm TC	4,715 mm
Width	1,970 mm RDW	1,940 mm TC	2,145 mm
Height	1,290–1,300 mm RDW	1,280 mm TC	1,280 mm
Wheelbase	2,810 mm RDW	2,810 mm TC	2,805 mm
Front track	1,665 mm ASTRA	1,660 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,645 mm ASTRA	1,640 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,820–1,920 kg RDW	1,845 kg TC	1,693–1,945 kg
Mass in running order	1,920–2,020 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,265–2,365 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	270 L
Luggage space (EPA)	–	255 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,039 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	340 km/h RDW	–	330–340 km/h
0–100 km/h	–	–	3.4–3.6 s
Torque	900 Nm ASTRA	–	900 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/35R20, 295/30R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, ja), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	98.0% (96.6–98.9)	92.2%	609
4–5 years	97.0% (95.7–98.0)	91.0%	909

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	8.9%	22.8%
Lights and electrics	1.4%	4.5%
Suspension	1.1%	3.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 8 versions of the Aston Martin DBS DBS Superleggera

European Union 3 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2023–2024	5.2 L	566 kW (770 PS)	Petrol	13.7–13.9 L/100 km WLTP	314–315 g/km	144
2021–2023	5.2 L	533 kW (725 PS)	Petrol	13.4–13.5 L/100 km WLTP	305–306 g/km	443
2018–2020	5.2 L	533 kW (725 PS)	Petrol	–	285–287 g/km	1,742

United Kingdom 3 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2020–2023Coupe · DBS RWD Automatic Convertible · DBS RWD Automatic Coupe and 1 more trim	5.2 L	533 kW (725 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	13.5 L/100 km WLTP	306 g/km
2019Coupe · Convertible	5.2 L	533 kW (725 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	13.5 L/100 km WLTP	–
2018Coupe	5.2 L	–	Petrol	8-speed automatic	12.4 L/100 km NEDC	285 g/km

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2019–2023	5.2 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	324 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2019–2024Minicompact	5.2 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	324 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.