Aston Martin DBX S Breaks Cover With More Powerful V8
The Aston Martin DBX was launched as the brand's first SUV in 2021. At the time, the SUV had two versions, among which the base variant had a 542 hp output. However, this iteration of the SUV was dropped last year, leaving the DBX 707 as the only option. Now, pushing things up a notch, the automaker has launched an even more power-packed version of the vehicle called the DBX S.
The Aston Martin DBX S houses the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with a plug-in hybrid system. To squeeze out more power from the unit, the brand has now added turbochargers with a larger compressor wheel. This adds 20 extra ponies, resulting in 717 hp of power. Using this power, the SUV can accelerate from zero to 100 kmph in 3.3 seconds. Meanwhile, the top speed is the same as the other iteration of the SUV, limited to 310 kmph. With this, the SUV is only second to the Lamborghini Urus SE in terms of performance.
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Mechanically, a few things remain the same. The SUV continues to have an all-wheel-drive system with 50 percent torque reserved for the front wheels, while up to 100 percent can be utilised by the rear wheels. Additionally, it uses the same nine-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the exhaust system has changed to an exhaust note.
Contributing to performance is the reduced weight of the car. However, these come in the form of optional elements. Specifically, the car now gets a carbon-fiber roof, which is now the largest carbon-fiber piece fitted to an Aston Martin. Furthermore, the car can have 23-inch magnesium wheels, which save 19 kg when compared to the 23-inch forged aluminium wheels. There will also be an option of a polycarbonate grille.
To give it a distinguishable identity, the Aston Martin DBX S gets a black grille black, and the front bumper has a new splitter paired with revised side sills with a prominent S badge on the front fender. At the rear end, the bumper and diffuser have been redesigned to give space for the vertically stacked quad exhaust pipes. The buyers have an option to have Rosso Corsa Red, Trophy Silver, or Podium Green exterior accents.
On the inside, there are new seats with a herringbone design that can be used on the headliner as well. The cabin is upholstered in Alcantara, while the seats also include semi-aniline leather, which can be used to replace the Alcantara in the cabin. To signify its uniqueness, it has an 'S' logo embroidered on the seats, sill plates, and engine plaque. Uplifting the feel of the cabin is a 14-speaker sound system, which can be upgraded to a 23-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system.
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