Aston Martin DB12 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
Production | 2023–present |
Model years | 2024–present |
Assembly | United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire |
Designer | Marek Reichman (head of design) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Grand tourer (S) |
Body style |
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Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Doors | Swan |
Related | Aston Martin Vantage |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4.0 L M177 biturbo V8 |
Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP75 automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,805 mm (110.4 in) |
Length | 4,725 mm (186.0 in) |
Width | 1,980 mm (78.0 in) |
Height | 1,295 mm (51.0 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,685 kg (3,715 lb) (Coupé) [1] 1,796 kg (3,960 lb) (Volante) [2] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Aston Martin DB11 |
The Aston Martin DB12 is a grand touring car produced by the British car manufacturer Aston Martin. The car was unveiled in May 2023 as a replacement for the DB11.
The DB12 was presented on 24 May 2023, [3] [4] at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. [5] The DB12 is also the first Aston Martin vehicle to wear the brand's new logo. [6] [7]
The DB12 is a major technological restyling of the DB11 with touches of the DBS. [8] Compared to that, the DB12 has a larger radiator grille, wider track widths and new LED headlights. [9] It also features a redesigned interior and an all-new infotainment system, which can support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. [10]
The DB12 features a 4.0-litre M177 twin-turbo V8 engine with a power output of 680 PS (500 kW; 671 hp) and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) of torque. [11] The increase in performance is achieved by optimized compression, larger turbochargers and improved cooling. [12] The DB12 accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, and it has a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). [3] The 5.2-litre twelve-cylinder engine from the previous model is no longer offered. [13]
Aston Martin unveiled a convertible version of the DB12 called the DB12 Volante on 14 August 2023. [14] The Volante's roof is an eight-layer fabric top that can open in 14 seconds and close in 16 seconds, with this possible at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h). The DB12 Volante is also claimed to have five per cent better torsional rigidity than the DB11 Volante. [15] [16] The DB12 Volante accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, and has the same top speed as the coupé of 202 mph (325 km/h). [17]
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