The DBS V8 by Ogle Design was introduced in 1972 at the Montreal Motor Show. 402 DBS V8s were built.Ī DBS V8 was planned to be used by Roger Moore's character Brett Sinclair in the television show, The Persuaders! but no V8 car was available at that time so a six-cylinder DBS was modified to look like a V8 model for use in the show.ĭBS V8 by Ogle Design (chassis number DBSV8/10381/RC) at Aston Martin's centennial celebration in July 2013 DBS V8 by Ogle Design The DBS V8 could reach 100km/h (62mph) in 7.1 seconds and had a top speed of 242km/h (150 mph).

Output was not officially released, but estimates center around 315 hp (235 kW). Marek's V8 engine displaced 5.3 L (5,340 cc/325 in 3) and used Bosch fuel injection. Other contributions to the weight gain included heavier ventilated brake discs, air conditioning, fatter tyres, a new and stronger ZF gearbox as well as some extra bodywork beneath the front bumper.

The tail lights were taken from the Hillman Hunter.Ī road test report of the time noted that the car had gained 250 lb (113 kg) in weight with the fitting of the V8 in place of the previously used six-cylinder unit, despite the manufacturer's assurance that the engine weighed only 30 lb (14 kg) more than the older straight-six. Distinguishing features of the V8 model are the larger front air dam, 225/70VR15 tyres and lack of wire wheels, though some six-cylinder DBS cars also used the V8's alloy wheels. The body was a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Aston Martin look, with a squared-off grille and four headlights (William Towns admitted that the rear quarters were 'borrowed' from the early Ford Mustang). Though the body and name was shared with the six-cylinder DBS, the V8 sold for much more. It was retired in favour of the Virage in 1989.Īston Martin DBS (with DBS V8 body) from the TV show 'The Persuaders!' at Aston Martin's centennial celebration in July 2013įrom 1969 through 1972, Aston's flagship model was the DBS V8. With the demise of the straight-six Vantage in 1973, the DBS V8, now restyled and called simply the Aston Martin V8, became the company's mainstream car for nearly two decades. Two years later, Tadek Marek's V8 was ready, and Aston released the DBS V8. The engine was not ready, however, so in 1967 the company released the DBS with the straight-six Vantage engine from the DB6.

Īston Martin were looking to replace the DB6 model and had designed a larger, more modern looking car.

As with all traditional Aston Martins, it was entirely handbuilt – with each car requiring 1,200 man-hours to finish. The Aston Martin V8 is a grand tourer manufactured by Aston Martin in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1989.

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