Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage Carbon Black

Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black - Interior Side

Pricing has not yet been announced, but Aston Martin said they are expected to be about 5 percent higher than the current base prices on the cars. The base DBS starts at $262,000, while the V12 Vantage starts at $209,000.

The two get Carbon Black metallic paint. “Each car will undergo 50 man-hours of hand painting,” Aston Martin said in a statement. The V12 Vantage Carbon Black has a side strake made from carbon fiber backed by a black mesh, along with gloss black 10-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels. A bright finished grille and front parking sensors round out the package.

The cabin is outfitted in Obsidian Black leather with silver contrast stitching. The lightweight seats are made from carbon fiber and Kevlar.

Customers who order the V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition get a day on the company’s performance driving course for free.

Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black - Left Side

Aston Martins are rare cars to begin with, but if you’re looking for something a little more exclusive from the British sports car maker, try these new “Carbon Black” special edition models.

Available on both the DBS and V12 Vantage, the Carbon Black editions were reportedly created to celebrate the success of both range-topping models. Since the DBS and V12 Vantage are already high-performance machines, Aston’s simply tweaked the cosmetics on both cars.

Outside, Carbon Black cars receive a special metallic paint color called — you guessed it — “Carbon Black.” Each car takes around 50 hours of hand painting to complete, and then undergoes stringent quality checks to ensure the car is painted to the highest standard. Both models also feature unique 10-spoke wheels, while the V12 Vantage Carbon Black receives a special side vent crafted from carbon fiber and black mesh.

Inside the cars, Carbon Black models differ slightly from standard Aston Martin interiors. The stock seats have been swapped for lightweight carbon fiber buckets. As with the exterior, black is the only cabin color choice, and hand-stitched obsidian black leather (with contrasting silver stitching) covers virtually every surface inside. The monochromatic theme continues with trim panels — they’re finished in piano black instead of the typical engine-turned aluminum look.

Both cars are powered by Aston Martin’s 6.0-liter V-12 producing 510 hp. The engine can be coupled to either a six-speed manual or automatic in the DBS Carbon Black edition, but only a six-speed manual in the V12 Vantage Carbon Black.

Both special edition Aston Martins are available to order now, but final pricing has not yet been set. Aston Martin expects both to be around 5 percent more expensive than a “normal” DBS and V12 Vantage.

Also, the cars feature a bright finished grille and front parking sensors in order to complete the exterior detailing. Inside, we find some stylish Obsidian Black leather highlighted by the silver coarse stitching. And this is not all!

The cars offer lightweight sears formed from Carbon Fibre and Kevlar saving 17 kg as well as Piano black facia trim, centre stack and centre console, anodised black tread plates and unique sill plaques build on the carbon theme.

The interior is completed by the Aston Martin 700w Premium Audio System on the V12 Vantage and the Bang & Olufsen Beosound on the DBS. The Carbon Black Editions are already available to order from the official Aston Martin dealerships and the pricing is expected to be with approx. 5% over current base prices. For those who don’t know, the Aston Martin DBS comes with an impressive V12 engine capable to deliver 380 kW (510 bhp / 517 PS) while the V12 Vantage uses the same 6.0-litre V12 engine that provides the driver with instantaneous access to high levels of power and torque.

Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black - Velg Side

Inside, owners will be greeted to swathes of Obsidian Black leather highlighted with a contrast silver coarse stitch all hand stitched by the craftspeople at Gaydon – Aston Martin’s global headquarters in England.

Lightweight seats formed from Carbon Fibre and Kevlar saving 17 kg over the standard seat also feature together with Piano black facia trim, centre stack and centre console, anodised black tread plates and unique sill plaques build on the carbon theme. The Aston Martin 700w Premium Audio System is delivered as standard in the V12 Vantage while the DBS boasts the Bang & Olufsen Beosound DBS audio system as standard.
Customers who order a Carbon Black Edition V12 Vantage will have the opportunity to experience Aston Martin’s renowned Performance Driving Course (UK and Europe only) free of charge which offers a memorable day helping customers to equip themselves with the skill sets to enhance the enjoyment of their Aston Martin on the track.

The Carbon Black Editions are available to order from the official Aston Martin dealership network now with final pricing (expected to be approximately 5% over current base prices) to be confirmed in the New Year with deliveries to commence from March.

About the DBS The DBS was launched in 2007 and is Aston Martin’s ultimate GT sports car. Benefitting from weight saving materials including aluminium and carbon fibre; the DBS offers dynamic and aesthetic purity, an exquisite interior and a driving experience unsurpassed by any other car in its coupe and Volante forms. Its hand built V12 engine produces 380 kW (510 bhp / 517 PS) making it one of the most powerful production cars Aston Martin has ever made. In 2009, the DBS ‘Volante’ (Aston Martin’s nomenclature for convertible) joined the DBS line-up About the V12 Vantage
Launched in 2009, agility and outright performance form the basis of the design of the V12 Vantage creating the most exciting incarnation of the Vantage line-up to date. The V12 Vantage subtly hints at its sporting intent with its controlled aggression and lower, purposeful stance. The naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 engine provides the driver with instantaneous access to high levels of power and torque at all engine speeds, while Aston Martin’s class-leading, all alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal) architecture provides exceptional strength and rigidity.