Aston Martin unveils new $300,000 DBS Superleggera

The new car revives two historic nameplates from the Aston Martin line: The DBS title first appeared in a line of coupes starting in 1967, while Superleggera, which means 'super light' in Italian, hasn’t been used since the DB4 Superleggera stopped production in 1961.

The DBS Superleggera has a bi-turbo, 5.2-liter V12 engine that will be the basis for all forthcoming V12 models as well. The engine gets 715bhp and 664 pound-feet of torque. Zero to 62 miles per hour in the Superleggera is 3.4 seconds. Top speed is 211mph.

The supercar with a long, swooping body sculpted out of carbon fiber, Superleggera-specific 21-inch alloy wheels that look like slim tree branches forking, and an F1-inspired, double front diffuser that generates the most downforce (397 pounds) of any production Aston Martin car ever. It weighs 267 pounds fewer than the last Vanquish.

The interior of the car is a combination of so many different stitching, wood-working, carbon-fiber, leather, and detailing options. Aston offers ample elegant and luxe custom leather and alcantara options, and the potentially cool performance seats and steering wheel come standard.

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Aston Martin has just debuted the DBS Superleggera on Tuesday, June 26. Based on Formula One styling, the $304,995 coupe will replace the Vanquish, a so-called super-grand touring two-door that Aston Martin has made since 2001.