Jul 21, 2026 – 5.00amWhat is it? The Aston Martin DB12S is a more powerful version of the British brand’s DB12 “GT Super Tourer” coupe.What does it cost? The base car is $495,000 plus on-road costs, should a base car really exist. Our example had a titanium exhaust system, exposed carbon fibre panels inside and out, optional 21-inch wheels, premium paint, B&W sound system and more, adding an extra $197,490.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Tony DavisMotoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars.Fetching latest articles
Could this be the car that saves Aston Martin from financial ruin?
The DB12S costs just shy of half-a-million dollars and drives like a supercar worth such an extravagant amount. So why is the carmaker’s future so uncertain?








