Aston Martin launches Carbon Black Special Editions

The cockpit - enough said.

Celebrating the enormous success of the DBS and V12 Vantage, which have surpassed all sales expectations since launch, the new special editions add a typically understated flair to these acclaimed models.

Turned on diamonds

Featuring bespoke carbon black metallic paint to create a deep rich patina, each car will undergo 50 man-hours of hand painting.

For the V12 Vantage the iconic Aston Martin side strake has been fashioned from real carbon fibre backed by a black mesh and complimented with gloss black 10-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. A bright finished grill and front parking sensors (normally an option) complete the exterior detailing.

Hand-stitched comfort

Inside, owners will be greeted to swathes of black leather highlighted with a contrast silver coarse stitch all hand-stitched by the craftspeople at Gaydon - Aston Martin's global headquarters in England.

The sleek lines of a thoroughbred.

Lightweight seats formed from carbon fibre and Kevlar, saving 17 kg over the standard seat, also feature together with black facia trim, centre stack and centre console, anodised black tread plates and unique sill plaques.

The Aston Martin 700w Premium Audio System is delivered as standard in the V12 Vantage while the DBS boasts the Bang & Olufsen Beosound DBS audio system as standard.

The classic grill is instantly recognisable.

The Carbon Black Editions are available to order from the official Aston Martin dealership network with final pricing (expected to be approximately 5% over current base prices) to be confirmed in the New Year.

Looks and performance

The DBS was launched in 2007 and is Aston Martin's ultimate GT sports car.

Benefiting from weight saving materials, including aluminium and carbon fibre, the DBS offers superb looks and a dynamic driving experience unsurpassed by any other car in its class.

Low profile tyres and distinctive diamond-turned rims make a statement.

Its hand-built V12 engine produces 380 kW, which makes it one of the most powerful production cars Aston Martin has ever made. In 2009, the DBS Volante (Aston Martin's nomenclature for convertible) joined the DBS line-up

Launched in 2009, agility and outright performance form the basis of the design of the V12 Vantage, thanks to a naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 engine.