Aston martin dbs gets new touchtronic gearbox top speed. The aston martin db9 is a british grand tourer first shown by aston martin at the 2003 frankfurt auto show. This db11 gets the same eightspeed automatic gearbox as the v12 db11, with the same ratios. Aston martin announced yesterday that the aston martin dbs will be available, as an option, with the touchtronic 2 gearbox. Best of both worlds and at this juncture, as ever, we agree to disagree. The rangetopping aston martin dbs which made its north american debut in l. Dbs touchtronic ii auto gearbox how good or bad is it. The gearbox is a sixspeed zf unit, much like the one fitted to the aston martin db9, with a few tweaks. Aston martin lagonda has issued a recall notice for the db9, dbs, rapide, virage and vanquish fitted with a sixspeed touchtronic ii automatic transmission. The gearbox is an integral part of the running of the aston s engine, and finding a quality replacement or conditioned.
With the arrival of 15 model year 15my cars in markets around the world over the next few months, the luxury british. In july 2014, a recall was issued for aston martin rapide s vehicles that were available for sale from 10 june 20 to 1 july 2014. Although aston martins are synonymous with excellence, elements such as gearboxes need attention once in a while. Aston martin vanquish and rapide s get new automatic gearbox. Debut of stateoftheart eightspeed touchtronic iii automatic gearbox new engine management system, enhanced trim and specification options aston martin is revealing details of a raft of important enhancements to two of the brands most popular and successful sports cars. With the debut of the new touchtronic iii eightspeed automatic gearbox in both vanquish and rapide s the first time this gearbox has been incorporated into a transaxle layout aston martin. With the debut of the new touchtronic iii eightspeed automatic gearbox in both vanquish and rapide s the first time that this state. Debut of stateoftheart eightspeed touchtronic iii automatic gearbox new engine management system, enhanced trim and specification options aston martin is today revealing details of a raft of important enhancements to two of the brands most popular and successful sports cars. Both coupe and volanrte aka convertible models, along with the rapide s super saloon get an improved eightspeed touchtronic iii transmission. For over half a century, the name dbs has meant just one thing. The aston martin rapide is a 5door, 4seater, highperformance sports saloon, which the british luxury marque aston martin introduced in early 2010.
Gearbox software changes make for a truly comprehensive selection of. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 18883274236. Finance example is for an aston martin select agreement for a new aston martin db11 v8 volante 2dr touchtronic auto, with a contract mileage of 12,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 69. The modern classic aston martin styling has not suffered as a result of the additional doors and the driving experience remains as rewarding as that of the coupes. The aston martin vanquish is the companys flagship. Aston martins shiny, bright and airy hq houses approximately 1,600 staff, with jaguar land rover sat just a stones throw away. Aston martins, as with any luxury and exclusive car, require first class maintenance. We created your aston martin so we understand how to keep it at its very best. Aston has tuned the v8 itself, with a new ecu and its own, inhouse exhaust system.
The dbs touchtronic transmission features a final drive ratio. The large transmission tunnel divides the cabin, with front seat passengers enclosed by the lowslung seating position. Aston martin db9, dbs, rapide, virage and vanquish recalled for. The shifter lever isnt connected to the transmission by linkages or cables, its all electronic so shifting in sportshift is the same as moving the shifter through the gears like a normal auto tranny. Aston martin rapide s v12 552 4dr touchtronic iii auto. Works was performed by aston martin technician jesse valesquez. The latest aston martin rapide s saloon gets a thorough underbody going over. The aston martin rapide s is powered by a fantastic 6.
Dynamic enhancements for 2015 aston martin vanquish gt. The magnesium shift paddles are beautifully finished and youll find yourself pinging up and down the box just to hear. Aston martin introduces new 8speed gearbox for vanquish. The gearbox is a sixspeed zf unit, much like the one fitted to the aston martin db9, with a. When we first heard aston martin was making a fourdoor supercar known as the rapide, we werent terribly happy. Aston martin vanquish and rapide s get new automatic gearbox 8 th aug 2014 7. Aston martin made it a point to fix the problem, but aston martin drivers still encounter the issue today. Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. What you can do to prevent failure if you drive an aston martin v8 vantage made between the years of 201020, it is best to have your transmission inspected especially if youve undergone any software updates recently. It was first presented as a concept car at the north american international auto show in 2006 and the production version was. Aston martin updates vanquish, rapide s for 2015 wvideos. They found that some dealers didnt reset the clutch position following the software update for the gearbox. In these vehicles, printed circuit boards pcbs within the transmission control switches may be defective this could cause the transmission to revert to.
In 20 aston martin revealed rapide s, building on the foundation of rapide, aston martin s first four door car. Dynamic enhancements for aston martin vanquish and rapide s. Aston martin s number for this recall is ra070028 notes. The shifter lever isnt connected to the transmission by linkages or cables, its all electronic so shifting in sportshift is the same as moving the. Acura calls it sequential sportshift, but its still just an automatic transmission just like all other automatics. Aston martin vantage recalled globally for gearbox. The vanquish gt is now able to do a 0100kmh time in just 3. Our verdict on the aston martin rapide v12 touchtronic 2 offering a measured mix of fourdoor and coupe attributes, the rapide manages to straddle both worlds with little difficulty. Touchtronic iii delivers exceptional shift speed and moves between. Aston martin dbs touchtronic 2a bonding experience autoweek. Dealership was sold in october 2005, and i think became aston martin kearny mesa under the new ownership. Its the pinnacle of the aston martin lineup and the car of choice for james bond. The brands engineers have worked meticulously with. Eightspeed transmission for 2015 aston martin vanquish.
Aston martin rapide s saloon v12 565 shadow edition 4dr. Choosing to have your aston martin serviced at an official aston martin service centre means choosing the expertise of aston martin approved technicians, technicians skilled in the latest aston martin techniques and using parts specifically designed for your car. Aston martin gearboxes pw engineering aston martin. The new transmission operates via big, silly push buttons on the center console, with d being farthest from the driver of our lefthanddrive car. The new touchtronic iii eightspeed automatic gearbox can be found in both vanquish and rapide s the first time that this stateoftheart gearbox has been incorporated into a transaxle layout. First unveiled at the 2007 pebble beach concours delegance, the aston martin dbs gets new touchtronic 2 transmission. Dynamic enhancements for aston martin vanquish and rapide. Should you want it, manual control is by magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel and, although this gearbox robs the driver of the ultimate. Aston martin has updated the cars with an eightspeed touchtronic iii automatic gearbox and new engine. Aston martin says the gearbox uses a transaxle design that improves over the stock figures made by the standard model. The dbs is a big super gt, i cannot think of a gearbox more suited to it than a full auto with paddle override. Applies to vehicles ordered at participating aston martin dealers on or before 30. The new gearbox is claimed to improve performance while reducing fuel consumption.
With the debut of the new touchtronic iii eightspeed automatic gearbox in both vanquish and rapide s the first time that this stateoftheart gearbox has been incorporated into a transaxle layout aston martin is improving every major area of the cars performance and fuel economy. Aston martins number for this recall is ra070028 notes. The aston martin db11 might have replaced the db9, but that doesnt mean the db9based vanquish is dead. Visually striking, the difference between the two models could immediately be told by the assertive fullface grille. Not even james bond has driven the aston martin dbs touchtronic yet. Now, for the first time, the stunning dbs can be ordered with the british firms new touchtronic gearbox. Ra070028 6speed touchtronic ii automatic transmission. Aston martin dbs touchtronic auto gearbox helps rangetopping aston find its true identity.
Owners may contact aston martin customer service at 18889239988. It was the first model built at aston martins gaydon facility the db9 was originally designed by ian callum and finished by henrik fisker, has an aluminium. Machined by hand from aluminium, the imposing grille gave rapide s an inimitable front profile. A dbs is a distilled concentrate of all that has made aston martin not just one of the most coveted brands in the automotive sphere, but in all fields of endeavour, right around the world. Quantum of solace is just about to open but daniel. Aston martin sent engineers to the country in may to evaluate the issue.