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2021 Aston Martin

DBS

Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 5.2 L, Turbo

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Overview

Body
Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
715
Power to weight
0.176 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.93
Cyl
12EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
522 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
50 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,068 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

6 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Oct 17, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALSPL-30-1545

    Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit

  • May 20, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYSPL-10-1520

    Compliance with E10 Fuel

  • Apr 7, 2021EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)SB-19-1511

    Navigation Map Update Procedure

  • Feb 19, 2016STRUCTUREBPL-01-0023

    The reason for this policy letter is to give you information that was not available before, when body repair policy BPL-01-0021 "Change of Paint Supplier" was published.

  • Feb 11, 2016EQUIPMENTSB-01-0426

    We have introduced a new special tool 43-28335 Docking Station Bezel Release Tool.

  • Feb 4, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSB-17-0422

    When one of the two rear lamp assemblies is removed you must make sure that the assembly is installed correctly.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / unlimited mi
Powertrain
3 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.