TOP OF THE GAME
THE ASTON MARTIN DBX707 FEATURES SPORTS CAR PERFORMANCE IN THE SHAPE OF AN SUV .
BY JOE YOGERST | PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASTON MARTIN / MAX EAREY
Having captured its category at 24 Hours of Le Mans in two of the past three years , Aston Martin is at the top of its game when it comes to motor racing .
While the new Aston Martin DBX707 may not quite be able to achieve the speed of the souped-up Le Mans Speedster — 200 mph or more — it can easily equal or exceed any other luxury sports utility vehicle in terms of performance , power and style .
When you consider the fact that the top speed is a blazing 193 mph and that it can sprint off the line at a staggering zero to 60 in just 3.3 seconds , the DBX707 can easily leave any other SUV ( and most sports cars ) in the proverbial dust . The 4-liter V-8 engine generates an incredible 707 metric horsepower ( hence the name ) and 664 pound-feet of torque — huge leaps over the first-generation DBX , not to mention its competition .
After the four-door DBX was first launched in
2020 , it was named the Best-Designed Car of the Year by The Sunday Times of London . “ A brand traditionally associated with sports cars had a tough job on its hands creating its first SUV ,” the British newspaper declared . But Aston Martin got it right the first time .
And they got it even better the second time by adding new ball bearing turbochargers and enhancing the vehicle ’ s Mercedes-Benz AMG SpeedShift MCT 9G-Tronic transmission with a 9-speed wet clutch gearbox . The 707 version also added a carbon fiber spoiler in the rear , four-barrel sports exhaust system , larger grille aperture in the front and carbon ceramic brakes .
Like any Aston Martin , the DBX707 doesn ’ t skimp in comfort . Owners can choose from the standard Sport seat or opt for a Comfort seat at no extra cost . Either way , the front seats feature 16-way electronic adjustment , while both front and back seats are heated . There are also options for full leather or leather / synthetic upholstery , as well as chrome and carbon fiber finishes . Customers can further customize their 707 via the Q by Aston Martin bespoke services .
Between the front seats , a redesigned center console features new drive mode selection switches that gives the driver fingertip control rather than having to toggle through a sub menu . Drive option modes include a manual gear selection mode , which makes the DBX707 driving experience more like a sports car , and active exhaust switch for the quad tailpipes .
Get there fast : In a world that ’ s increasingly hybrid and all-electric , full-blown gasoline cars like the DBX707 may soon be a thing of the past . But , until then , Aston Martin continues to flourish with unrivaled internal combustion options . NBM
The DBX707 ’ s muscular physique and performance are enhanced by a larger FRONT GRILLE that increases airflow to the SUV ’ s ultra-high performance V-8 engine and 9-speed transmission . Also new on the front end : redesigned air intakes and brake cooling ducts .
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