Development of Aston Martin\'s V8 engine began in 1963 as a replacement for the 6 cylinder engines.
With barely twelve months to complete the car, Aston Martin pulled it off, and the DBS was born..
In 1966 design work began on a new GT model and both car and engine were to be unleashed on the public in October 1967.
Development of Aston Martin\'s V8 engine began in 1963 as a replacement for the 6 cylinder engines