Aston Martin is marking the end of the current generation of its flagship DBS sports car with a blockbuster farewell limited edition model – the DBS 770 Ultimate.

The company says the 770 Ultimate is the most powerful production Aston Martin ever, with plenty of design and engineering enhancements. Available in both Coupe and Volante form, DBS770 Ultimate will be built in strictly limited numbers – 300 Coupes and 199 Volantes – with all examples sold ahead of release.

The DBS 770 Ultimate is powered by Aston Martin’s quad-cam 60-deg 5.2-litre V12 engine. Now developing 770PS (566kW) at 6500rpm and a colossal 900Nm of torque,, that engine can shove the DBS 770 Ultimate to a top speed of 340km/h.

Power is fed through a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and mechanical Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) mounted at the rear of the car. In addition, Aston Martin says the there’s a unique transmission calibration to enhance shift speeds and driver interaction. Stopping power comes via a Carbon Ceramic Braking (CCB) system that uses 410mm x 38mm front discs and 360mm x 32mm at the rear.

Front end lateral stiffness has been improved by 25 per cent to provide maximum performance feel and response. This increase has been achieved with an enhanced front cross member, and thicker rear undertray, which Aston Martin says also increases global torsional stiffness by 3 per cent. Enhancements have also been made to the Adaptive Damping System (ADS).

Styling and design tweaks enhance the looks and function with a clamshell bonnet featuring a ‘horseshoe’ engine vent and a new front splitter integrating two new outboard vents. Together these serve to enhance cooling.

Further detail design changes include 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre Cantrail, Windscreen Surround, Mirror Caps, and Fender Louvre as standard. There’s also a unique design of rear diffuser.

The DBS 770 Ultimate sits on unique 21-inch wheels available in three finishes – full Satin Silver finish, full Satin Black finish, or optional Satin Black with Diamond Turned finish. Pirelli P Zero high performance tyres – 265/35 R21 front and 305/30 R21 at the rear – are standard.

Inside, there are luxurious trim options, including carbon fibre gearshift paddles, but the company says that like all its models, personal specification options are vast and include assorted graphics options, painted wheels to match body or graphics colours, tinted carbon fibre and woven leather seat inserts, trim inlays and a carbon fibre steering wheel.

Production of the DBS 770 Ultimate is due to commence in the first quarter of 2023, with first deliveries scheduled to begin during quarter three.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (February 2023)

15 February 2023