Model year 2023 is due to mark the end of the line for the current DBS coupe and convertible, and Aston is sending it out with a bang in the form of a limited-production model called 770 Ultimate. Similarly pricey machines, such as the McLaren GT and since-departed Ferrari 812 Superfast, are both more rewarding to drive, but the Aston is better than either of them at covering long distances with grace and repose. Wealthy aristocrats lucky enough to afford one of these beauties will find the 715-hp V-12 engine both refined and mega-powerful, but the DBS isn't a focused sports car.
The 2023 Aston Martin DBS follows the same formula, but in true British fashion, it's far more dignified, with a stately appearance and high-class cabin. American muscle cars pair a big engine with rear-wheel drive and punchy straight-line acceleration.