With the dynamic appeal of DBX707 and an engine enhanced by technology from the Valhalla supercar, Aston Martin’s new DBX S delivers even more power, reduced weight and more assertive design.
At the heart of the new DBX S lies an upgraded version of Aston Martin’s acclaimed 4.0-Litre Twin-Turbo V8 powerhouse.
By using turbo technology transferred directly from the upcoming Valhalla supercar including its larger compressor wheel diameters and other internal improvements, power is raised by a further 15kW to 535kW and provides even greater urgency at the very top of the rev range, making DBX S’s performance even more memorable.
The result is a 0-100km/h time of just 3.4 seconds and reduction in acceleration time from 0-200km/h of 0.3 seconds.
Top speed remains unchanged at an impressive 311km/h.
In addition to the power upgrade, a number of measures have been taken not only to significantly reduce the kerb weight of DBX S, but to do so in an intelligent and highly selective fashion, ensuring that mere weight loss is just one of the results.
A prime example is the new optional carbon fibre roof which, at almost 3 sq m, is by far the largest such carbon element ever fitted to an Aston.
Specification of the roof sees the removal of the roof rails, a combination that not only saves 18kg, but also reduces its centre of gravity.
Magnesium wheels are also now available as an option for the first time on any car in the SUV segment.
Magnesium is not only robust, but an incredibly lightweight material, some 75 per cent lighter than steel; half the weight of titanium and a third less even than aluminium.
Additionally, customers can also specify a bespoke a lightweight polycarbonate honeycomb grille.
The steering ratio is four per cent faster and noticeably improves agility as well as reducing the turning circle by almost half a metre to just 12.0 metres.
DBX S benefits from the full suite of suspension enhancements introduced last year, which saw a revised calibration of both the air springs and electronic dampers.
Even right at the limit, standard electronic roll control means the DBX S rolls by no more 1.5 degrees; enough to create the natural feel of the car cornering but still keeping the car flatter than many purpose-built, two-seat sports cars.
The spring rate also changes depending upon selected drive mode, actively moving the roll stiffness balance through a corner to enhance grip and steering response.
Near inexhaustible braking performance is provided by carbon ceramic disc brakes, measuring 420mm at the front and 390mm at the back.
The most obvious visual changes to the new flagship DBX are at the rear, dominated by quad exhausts now vertically stacked and available in both gloss and matt finishes.
The rear bumper and diffuser have been completely reprofiled and, along with the side sills and wing, can be specified with carbon to reduce overall vehicle mass by a further 7kg.
From the front, the new DBX S is instantly recognisable by its pure black vaned grille, giving this edition immediate road presence.
Seen from the side, new sills boast highly distinctive up-turned air splitters which exist for function as much as form, helping channel and direct the airflow along the side of the car.
DBX S also showcases a new lower livery design available to specify in three colours: Rosso Corsa Red, Trophy Silver and Podium Green.
The interior displays a bespoke ‘S’ theme; the most notable feature being the distinctive herringbone design which comes as standard on the seats, but which is also extended to the headlining if the optional carbon roof is chosen.
It is fitted with the Aston Martin Premium Audio 800w 14 speaker audio system as standard.
DBX S is available to order now, with deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
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