Don't quite like the bonnet

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For such a technically advanced and track-oriented car, we’re surprised that there’s no paddle-shift transmission – the DBS sticks to a conventional three-pedal layout with a six-speed manual gearbox, albeit with cogs stacked closer together and a shorted final drive to get the best out of the quad-cam engine.

YES!!! That has to be the best bit! (To me at least)

The Top Gear piece is an amusing read: Prepare to be Aston-ished

Good to see a real gearbox.

Erik - eggactly!

In fact, the only aspect of the DBS we're a bit suspicious of is the semi-aniline leather trim, which Aston reckons has a 'distinctive aroma'. Exactly what aroma, we're not sure.

I guess it depends on the personal hygiene of the person who sat there before you.

All jokes aside, that is some car.

Aston Martin are one of the few production cars that really get me excited these days.

And yes, "Viva l'a Manual Transmission". (pardon my French)

hmmm.... do we finally have a car we can all collectively drool over?

Yep, as far as I'm concerned we do.

Yeah, that's a nice car. Finally one we can agree on.

I promise to take you all for a ride when I get one

Here's a mid afternoon wake up call:

Brought tears to  my eyes, it did