Aston Martin DBS 59 makes the Superleggera even more desirable somehow

Aston Martin DBS 59 makes the Superleggera even more desirable somehow

5 years ago
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https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/aston-martin-dbs-59-superleggera-q-customization/

The exterior starts with a coat of Aston Martin Racing Green, and that's offset with glossy carbon fiber on the roof. Bronze elements adorn various corners of the car, including the front grille, hood badging, brake calipers and even on the 21-inch alloy wheels. A tiny roundel on the front fender denotes the car's position in its 24-model run -- a nod to motorsports, natch, even if it's a small one. Out back, a bronze foil inlay spells out the chassis and engine codes for the DBR1 that won Le Mans in 1959.

It's the interior where things get truly crazy, though. The seatbacks and door panels feature a textured material meant to mimic the DBR1's original seat design. The bronze bits continue inside, with the metal making its way to the shift paddles and embroidered logos on the seatbacks. There's additional embroidery on the sun visor, offering up the date of the 1959 running of Le Mans and reminding the driver that the DBR1 made its way around the circuit 323 times before seeing the checkered flag. Heck, there's even a replica racing helmet and replicas of Carroll Shelby's racing gloves along for the ride. It's the whole kit and caboodle.

Aston Martin DBS 59 makes the Superleggera even more desirable somehow

Apr 19, 2019, 8:22pm UTC
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/aston-martin-dbs-59-superleggera-q-customization/ > The exterior starts with a coat of Aston Martin Racing Green, and that's offset with glossy carbon fiber on the roof. Bronze elements adorn various corners of the car, including the front grille, hood badging, brake calipers and even on the 21-inch alloy wheels. A tiny roundel on the front fender denotes the car's position in its 24-model run -- a nod to motorsports, natch, even if it's a small one. Out back, a bronze foil inlay spells out the chassis and engine codes for the DBR1 that won Le Mans in 1959. > It's the interior where things get truly crazy, though. The seatbacks and door panels feature a textured material meant to mimic the DBR1's original seat design. The bronze bits continue inside, with the metal making its way to the shift paddles and embroidered logos on the seatbacks. There's additional embroidery on the sun visor, offering up the date of the 1959 running of Le Mans and reminding the driver that the DBR1 made its way around the circuit 323 times before seeing the checkered flag. Heck, there's even a replica racing helmet and replicas of Carroll Shelby's racing gloves along for the ride. It's the whole kit and caboodle.