Aston Martin DB11 is the most important car in company’s recent history as it is the first in line to a complete overhaul of entire Aston line up by 2020.
Aston MartinDB11 debuted at the Geneva Motor Showafter playing peek-a-boo with multiple spy shots. We say it is gorgeous and the leaves you stunned with its aesthetically compelling lines and curves. The iconic British manufacturer says DB11 is “heralding a new design era for Aston Martin,” which we couldn’t agree more. Aston Martin cars are always described using adjectives like sexy and seductive and this one is no different.
At the heart of Aston Martin DB11 is an all new 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12. Designed in-house this engine develops 600BHP and 700Nm of torque, making DB11 the most powerful production DB model ever. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic ZF transmission and it will accelerate from rest to 100 kmph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 320 kmph. When cruising, the engine will shut down half the cylinders, making it a 2.6-litre straight six mill, but to prevent the exhaust catalyst from overcooling, the electronics switch between two sets of six-cylinders. Also, the driver can choose from multiple driving modes -GT, Sport and Sport Plus- which alter the response of the engine, the gearbox, the electric power steering, the torque vectoring and the adaptive dampers.
On the interior, it features a 12-inch LCD instrumentation cluster with an 8-inch infotainment system.DB11 will not come cheap as the base price is set at $211,995 when it launches in the fourth quarter of the year.
“We aspire to make the most beautiful cars in the world. DB11 is the absolute embodiment of what an Aston Martin should be and we have worked tirelessly to ensure that DB11 combines both exceptional design with the latest technology throughout,” said Andy Palmer, Aston Martin CEO.
“A brand new bonded aluminum platform, clever aerodynamics, a new characterful twin-turbo V12 and class-leading infotainment systems are just a few aspects which make this the sports car that will proudly spearhead Aston Martin’s second-century plan.”
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