[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbs-superleggera-reviews\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbs-superleggera-reviews\/","headline":"Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2018 reviews","name":"Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2018 reviews","description":"Aston Martin has been very active in recent years. After delivering the DB11 and new Vantage, the brand has made it three in a row with this: the DBS Superleggera. The Vanquish’s replacement is the fastest Aston Martin to date with a top speed of 211mph and it counts Ferrari\u2019s 812 Superfast as its only main rival. One glimpse of the super-GT confirms that it looks the part, but what do the the critics think? On the road Under that […]","datePublished":"2018-08-21","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Aston-Martin-DBS-Superleggera-2018-reviews-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Aston-Martin-DBS-Superleggera-2018-reviews-feature.jpg","height":1000,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbs-superleggera-reviews\/","about":["ASTON MARTIN","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":512,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin DBS Superleggera","DBS Superleggera"],"articleBody":"Aston Martin has been very active in recent years. After delivering the DB11 and new Vantage, the brand has made it three in a row with this: the DBS Superleggera.The Vanquish’s replacement is the fastest Aston Martin to date with a top speed of 211mph and it counts Ferrari\u2019s 812 Superfast as its only main rival. One glimpse of the super-GT confirms that it looks the part, but what do the the critics think?On the roadUnder that gorgeous, immaculately sculpted bonnet is a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 with 715bhp and 900Nm of torque. It\u2019s the same engine you\u2019ll find in the DB11 and it\u2019ll polish off a 0-62mph sprint in 3.4 seconds, racing from 50-100mph in fourth gear in just 4.2 seconds. The Ferrari 812 Superfast betters it on all those metrics: with a 6.5-litre V12 producing 788bhp and 718Nm to hit 62mph in 2.9 seconds. The 211mph top speed is the same in both cases though.Auto Express (AE) wasn\u2019t up for a game of Top Trumps though and seemed to prefer the Aston\u2019s \u2018less frenetic\u2019 feel and slower steering out on the road, describing the DBS Superleggera as \u2018more of a long-gaited GT car\u2019.The weekly car mag adds that the steering is \u2018sweetly weighted but quick off-centre\u2019, which can make the car feel a little artificial as the chassis occasionally struggles to keep up but \u2018it\u2019s nowhere near as hyper-sensitive as an 812\u2019s\u2019.Evo says the DBS Superleggera always feels like a big car and that narrow snaking B-roads are likely to be an uncomfortable experience. However, it noted how immediately easy the DBS Superleggera is to drive, from \u2018the surprisingly supple ride to the seamless shifts of the auto \u2019box and the light and very quick steering\u2019. Evo adds: \u2018Even a small application of throttle is enough to surge past slower moving traffic; the DBS is a hilariously effortless overtaker.\u2019InteriorThe Sunday Times\u2019 Driving section believes that compared to the 812 Superfast, the \u2018sumptuous leather-clad interior feels the more special place to sit\u2019.Evo was impressed by the cabin\u2019s soft, expensive-feeling leather and the Mercedes-derived infotainment system\u2019, which is a vast improvement on Aston\u2019s previous efforts. However, they reckon some of the switchgear feels out of place in a car with a ticket price this lofty.VerdictAutocar went all in, awarding it five stars, adding: \u2018as long as [Aston] keeps making cars like this as brilliant as this, all will be well. A rather wonderful automotive archetype has just been preserved for a new generation here.\u2019Auto Express held back half a star but had equally high praise, writing that the DBS Superleggera feels \u2018every inch the super-GT with incredible performance and a fitting soundtrack. There\u2019s enough dynamic ability without unduly compromising comfort, too. Aston\u2019s latest platform is coming of age, and the DBS proves this emphatically’.The Sunday Times\u2019 Driving dished out four stars, labelling \u2018super GT in name, super GT in nature\u2019 and \u2018one of the most complete cars Aston Martin has yet produced\u2019."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2018 reviews","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbs-superleggera-reviews\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]