It’s unconfirmed but Aston Martin is said to be working on a more extreme version of its lightweight DBS super-GT. Rumors originated from the tracks of Nurburgring where Aston Martin has been seen testing new aerodynamic elements for the current Bondmobile of choice.

Being speculated is a package that would potentially comprise a revised suspension, an updated body kit and some mild performance enhancements. Some are hinting that Audi could follow the same route as it did with the Vanquish. After it had been on the market for three years, Aston Martin released the upgraded Vanquish S. The faster version upped the 5.9-liter V12’s output from 460 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque to 520 and 425, dropping the 0-60 sprint from 4.4 seconds down to four flat while increasing the top end from 196 to 204 mph. Improved aero and bigger brakes were also part of the package.

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Aston Martin couldn’t keep it to itself and revealed today its 16th convertible in 95 years: the brand new DBS Volante a.k.a. Convertible. The new vehicle which is going to be revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show is features the same engine found on the coupe version: the 6.0-litre V12 engine (found also on the V12 Vantage) capable to deliver an impressive 510 hp and 530 Nm of torque offering a sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds while the top speed achieved, with the soft top on, is 307 km/h (191 mph). For those interested in buying this monster, Aston Martin is offering two gearbox choices: a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic which comes with stylish paddles. The Volante comes with 20 inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero high performance tires but also with carbon ceramic brakes as standard (398 mm diameter with six-piston calipers on the front and 360 mm diameter with four-piston calipers on the rear)providing exceptional stopping power. The vehicle can be equipped with three types of 20 inch wheels: 20-spoke alloy wheels with graphite finish, 10-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels or 10-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels with graphite finish. More details and photos after the jump!

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As you may know already, the Aston Martin DBS represents the essence of British sports car culture and usually you don’t play with these things! But in the world of tuning everything is possible and H&R knows it very well, that’s why the DBS was a challenging project that were glad to undertake.

With their new suspension kit installed, H&R lowered the vehicle with up to 30 millimeters without compromising the overall design. The manufacturer also added its aluminium TRAK+ wheels spacers enhancing the flowing lines of the vehicle. Of course, all the parts are guaranteed and come with general permission for road use (ABE) or a TUV part certificate for German residents. More photos after the jump!

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Few months ago, when filming the new James Bond flick Quantum of Solace, the Aston Martin DBS that was used, accidentally got crashed by the technician Fraser Dunn. Of course, it wasn’t a major problem due to the fact that the team had six Aston Martin DBS vehicles prepared for the movie.

As you can see from the photo the car was a wreck and normally that would be recycled. But the car, if we can say it like this, was lucky and was bought for an astonishing $350,000 (€255,000) by a crazy fan…we say crazy because the base price of an Aston Martin DBS is $265,000(€193,000). The big question remains: What the heck wants to do with it?? Video after the jump!

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Although the vehicle was launched just a year ago, the new generation of Aston Martin DBS, will already receive some new upgrades. One of the modifications is a new automatic transmission under named Touch Tronic 2 which now shifts more aggressive maintaining the same acceleration as the manual transmission.

The 2009 models are programmed to get also a re-worked version of the ZF six-speed unit equipped in the DB9. Other new features include a 1,000Watt Bang&Olufsen stereo system and at demand Aston can also provide a couple of +2 rear seats. This model has a starting price of “just” $273,000.

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