3,995cc DOHC Vantage 6-Cylinder Engine 3 Dual-throat Weber Carburetors (see text) 325bhp at 5,750rpm (see text) 5-Speed ZF Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Originally delivered to New York *Well optioned with manual transmission, A/C, and radio *Documented by copies of its original build sheet *The last Aston Martin under Sir David Brown's leadership THE ASTON MARTIN DBS The DBS was wider and had a lower profile than its predecessor, giving a more aggressive look and offering more cabin space.

The engine was placed further back in the chassis, behind the front axle, resulting in an almost 50/50 weight ratio.

Using a de Dion rear axle, the DBS exhibited excellent handling characteristics.

Beneath its shapely exterior the DBS employed a platform-type chassis with independent suspension all round: wishbone and coil-spring at the front, De Dion with Watts linkage at the rear.

The engine was the 4.0-liter 'six' of the concurrently produced DB6; an ...