Aston Martin He had anticipated that he would launch a special farewell edition of the DBS Superleggera called 770 Ultimatebut had not stopped to deliver the specifications of a car that will surely be cult.
Well, now it is revealed. Only 499 units will be manufactured, 300 with coupe body and 199 convertibleand as was obvious, they are all reserved and assigned to their future owners. Price? There isn’t, but you can already imagine it.
Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate: Features
This model will be Aston Martin is based on the DBS Superleggera but it will have specific adjustments for the transmission, steering and suspension, to give it a more marked sportsmanship.
Its 410 x 38 mm carbon-ceramic brakes on the front axle and 360 x 32 mm on the rear stand out, but also a new, more robust front crossmember and a rear lower tray that increases overall torsional rigidity by 3%, while the Front end lateral stiffness is increased by 25%.
The model features a new solid-mounted steering column (improves steering feel) and the adaptive dampers are self-tuned to make them more precise.
The main thing, however, is the work done on the engine to convert the 770 Ultimate the most powerful production model in the brand’s history. The 5.2-liter V12 features a twin-turbocharger, modifications to the air intake system, exhaust manifolds and boost pressure.
thus, dispenses 770 horsepower (760 Hp or 770 PS) and 664 lb-ft of torque, that’s a 45 Hp increase over the DBS Superleggera. This power is sent to the rear axle via a ZF-manufactured eight-speed automatic transmission, which includes settings for much quicker pitches and a new mechanical limited-slip differential.
Aston Martin hasn’t released new acceleration figures (the DBS Superleggera does 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds), but top speed remains at 339 km/h.
The design of the DBS 770 Ultimate is different from the Superleggera, and adds a series of new elements focused on aerodynamics, but also on giving it a portentous look. The mark indicates that there is more downforce and better cooling of the engine and brakes.
The biggest changes are seen in the front bumper, which sports larger air inlets, and also the hood, which has a horseshoe-shaped opening. There are also new carbon fiber pieces that run along the lower part of the body, adds a new rear diffuser and has been added 21-inch wheels of specific design (Pirelli P Zero tires 265/35 R21 front and 305/30 R21 rear). .
Inside the doors there is also an improved aesthetic, with SportPlus seats trimmed in semi-aniline leather and Alcantara, a special strap on the armrest with laser-engraved badging, carbon fiber shift paddles and several logos with the name of the version (770 Ultimate ). The plate indicating the number of the special edition also stands out.
Aston Martin emphasizes that there are countless body paint optionsinterior upholstery and decorative moldings, such as aluminium, wood or carbon fiber, so that no DBS 770 Ultimate is the same as another.
The production of Aston Martin 770 Ultimate it will start in the first quarter of this year and deliveries will take place in the third. As we said, the orders are already closed.
