Before You Buy an Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

Aston's 715 hp flagship grand tourer ran from 2018 to 2024 and closed with the sold-out 770 Ultimate. What a buyer should know about the range and the checks that matter.

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera was the brand’s flagship grand tourer from 2018 to 2024^[1], and buying one is a flagship-sized decision. The car itself is straightforward to understand; the market around its special editions is where a buyer needs to pay attention.

The car in numbers

Every DBS carries a 5.2-litre AE31 twin-turbocharged V12 rated at 725 PS (715 hp), with 900 N⋅m of torque available from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm^[1]. Power reaches the rear wheels through an 8-speed ZF 8HP95 automatic in a front mid-engine layout^[1]. Aston Martin claims 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph)^[1]. There is no entry version to distinguish from — the DBS is the top of the range by definition.

Coupé, Volante, and the editions

The core choice is body style: the coupé or the DBS Volante convertible, which arrived in April 2019 with an eight-layer soft top^[1]. Around them sit the limited runs — the DBS 59, the TAG Heuer Edition, the DBS GT Zagato, the 007 Edition, and the DBS 770 Ultimate^[1]. The 770 Ultimate was the send-off: output raised to 770 PS, limited to 499 cars split between coupés and convertibles, all sold before release^[1]. With numbered cars like these, provenance is the product. Verify the build documentation before you discuss price.

Due diligence

• Service history. A V12 flagship deserves a complete file from marque specialists. Accept nothing less.
• Pre-purchase inspection. Commission one from an Aston Martin specialist, on a lift, before any money moves.
• Volante roofs. On convertibles, cycle the top fully and check for wear and water ingress — standard convertible discipline.
• Edition verification. Match the car’s claimed edition against factory documentation, not the seller’s description.

Ground yourself in the specification on the full Aston Martin DBS database page, then browse live DBS listings to see what the market currently holds.