Squeezing 15kW more from the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 makes the 535kW/900Nm Aston Martin DBX S one of the most potent SUVs on the planet.
Aston Martin has a new top-dog SUV with the unveiling of the DBX S, which boasts even more power from its petrol V8 and a more sonorous exhaust.
Utilising the same AMG-sourced 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 as the rest of the DBX line-up, the new DBX S punches out a sizeable 535kW/900Nm – making it more potent, at least on paper, than a Mercedes-AMG G63 and V12-powered Ferrari Purosangue.
The new Aston’s power figure is also 130kW and 15kW more than the original (and now discontinued) DBX and DBX 707 respectively, but torque remains steady compared to the 707, which is 200Nm more than the base DBX.
To squeeze more from the engine, the DBX S features revised internals, a modified exhaust, and turbochargers with larger compressors derived from the Valhalla supercar.
Sending drive to all four wheels via a retuned nine-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the DBX S can dispatch of the landmark 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 3.3 seconds – the same as a DBX and DBX 707.
However, the DBX S is quicker from a standstill to 200km/h by a few tenths of a second, and will carry on to a top speed of 310km/h.
To improve cornering, Aston Martin has revised the steering ratio to make turn in faster and fitted the same anti-roll suspension system as found on the DBX 707.
Aiding stopping power in the DBX S are carbon ceramic brakes.
Standing the DBX S apart from its predecessors is a more aggressive body kit, variant-specific branding, and vertically stacked exhaust outlets.
Inside, the DBX S has the same updated interior introduced to the DBX 707 last year, which includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen.
Buyers can also opt for lightweight components that cumulatively shed around 45kg from the 2245kg kerb weight, including 23-inch magnesium wheels, and carbon-fibre roof, side mirrors and door sills.
Australia pricing and specifications are yet to be confirmed, but the DBX 707 wears a $429,000 before on-road costs price tag, so expect to pay a premium above that for the DBX S.
The DBX is the second model in the Aston Martin range to score an ‘S’ variant that denotes higher-performance models, following the Vanquish S that was shown at last year’s Paris motor show.
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