Engineering:Aston Martin DB12
| 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 | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Swan |
| 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) |
| uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} 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.
History
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]
Design
The DB12 is closely 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]
Variants
DB12 Coupé
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]
DB12 Volante
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]
References
- ↑ Pollard, Tim (May 24, 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 unveiled: dynamic and digital overboost ahoy!". https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/aston-martin/db12/.
- ↑ Martin, Charlie (August 14, 2023). "Aston Martin DB12 Volante is most powerful V8 cabrio GT". https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-db12-volante-most-powerful-v8-cabrio-gt.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Felix Page (24 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12: V8 GT starts firm's new era". https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-aston-martin-db12-v8-gt-starts-firms-new-era.
- ↑ Sergeev, Angel (May 24, 2023). "Aston Martin DB12 Revealed With 671-HP AMG V8 And 202 MPH Top Speed". https://www.motor1.com/news/668801/aston-martin-db12-debuts-horsepower-v8-engine/.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (25 May 2023). "Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Maguire, Queen Latifah Among Guests at Aston Martin Party During Cannes Film Festival". https://variety.com/2023/film/global/leonardo-di-caprio-tobey-maguire-aston-martin-cannes-1235625109/.
- ↑ Stafford, Eric (May 24, 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 Revealed as a 671-HP 'Super' Tourer". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43991974/2024-aston-martin-db12-revealed/.
- ↑ McIlroy, John (May 25, 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 uncovered with 671bhp and 202mph top speed". https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/db12.
- ↑ Lucas Bell (25 May 2023). "The Aston Martin DB12 Is More Familiar Than New". https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43992377/aston-martin-db12/.
- ↑ MacKenzie, Angus (May 24, 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 First Look: Aston Drops Another Stunning Supercar". https://www.motortrend.com/news/aston-martin-db12-first-look-review/.
- ↑ Charlton, Alistair (25 May 2023). "Aston Martin Reveals New $245,000 DB12 'Super Tourer'". https://www.forbes.com/sites/alistaircharlton/2023/05/25/aston-martin-reveals-new-245000-db12-super-tourer/?sh=70aa663a6261. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ Edkins, Jamie (25 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 revealed: price, specs and release date". https://www.carwow.co.uk/aston-martin/db11/news/6778/new-aston-martin-db12-price-specs#gref.
- ↑ Gallagher, Stuart (25 May 2023). "2023 Aston Martin DB12 arrives with new design, interior and 671bhp V8". https://www.evo.co.uk/aston-martin/db12.
- ↑ Marriage, Ollie (25 May 2023). "This is the new 671bhp Aston Martin DB12". https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/new-671bhp-aston-martin-db12. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ↑ Pattni, Vijay (14 August 2023). "The Aston Martin DB12 Volante has arrived, and it looks predictably lovely". https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/aston-martin-db12-volante-has-arrived-and-it-looks-predictably-lovely.
- ↑ Duff, Mike (14 August 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Fetchingly Follows the Coupe". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44799746/2024-aston-martin-db12-volante-revealed/.
- ↑ White, Emmet (14 August 2023). "Aston Martin Ups The Ante With Drop-Top DB12 Volante". https://www.autoweek.com/news/a44794984/aston-martin-db12-volante-specification-details-photos/.
- ↑ Carson, Sean (19 August 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week". https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/db12/360277/new-aston-martin-db12-volante-unveiled-2023-monterey-car-week.
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