Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2021 Review

If you close your eyes and imagine the ultimate exotic luxury coupe, it probably looks a lot like the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera. The top model in Aston Martin's lineup, the DBS Superleggera represents everything the brand has to offer in terms of speed, quality and comfort. And it looks the part. Distinctive styling makes it clear that the DBS Superleggera is in rare air, and a turn behind the wheel — with 715 horsepower on tap — drives the point home with authority.

There aren't many competitors in this range that prioritize comfortable, long-distance grand touring. Most cars this expensive focus on performance first, and the DBS Superleggera is less suited for a racetrack than its rivals from Ferrari and McLaren. But there's a special allure to the grace, glamour and brute force of Aston Martins. And it doesn't get more Aston Martin than this.

Which DBS Superleggera does MatoCar recommend?

The DBS Superleggera comes as either a coupe or convertible (the Volante). Each one rolls off the lot with a turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 engine making 715 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels.

Every Superleggera comes standard with:

• 21-inch wheels
• Carbon-ceramic brakes
• Adaptive suspension dampers
• Carbon-fiber splitter, sills and diffuser
• Matte black exhaust tailpipes
• 8-inch central display screen
• Navigation system
• Aston Martin premium audio
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Leather interior
• Carpeted floors and trunk
• Sport seats with memory settings and heating
• 360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the DBS and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Front and rear parking sensors (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)

Standout features on the long list of available options include:

• Lightweight forged 21-inch wheels
• Carbon-fiber roof
• Titanium exhaust
• Carbon-fiber interior trim
• Leather headliner
• Ventilated seats
• Contrast seat stitching
• Bang & Olufsen Beosound stereo