The new Aston Martin DB11 showcases a fresh and distinctive
design language, pioneering aerodynamics and a potent new in-house designed
5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine.
Built upon a new lighter, stronger, and
more space efficient bonded aluminium structure, DB11 is the most powerful,
most efficient and most dynamically gifted DB model in Aston Martin’s history.
As such it is the most significant new Aston Martin since the introduction of
the DB9 in 2003.
Heralding a new design era for Aston Martin, DB11 is the
latest landmark in a remarkable aesthetic journey; one that gave us icons such
as the DB2/4, DB5 and, most recently, the DB10 developed specifically for James
Bond. DB11 re-imagines the relationship between form and function with a series
of fresh design signatures. Foremost amongst these are the front-hinging clamshell
bonnet, distinctive LED headlights and accentuated lines of the iconic Aston
Martin grille. The profile is equally dramatic, thanks to the roof strakes that
flow uninterrupted from A-pillar to C-pillar. The clean lines continue at the
rear, with a sloping decklid that smoothly blends into boldly sculpted
taillights to create a new and unmistakable graphic.
Like every Aston Martin, the heart of the DB11 is found
beneath the bonnet, though unlike any Aston Martin before it, the DB11’s heart
is a 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12. Designed in-house, this new engine
develops 608 PS1 (600 BHP1) and 700Nm1 of torque, making DB11 the most powerful
production DB model ever. Naturally, it is the most dynamic and most
accelerative too, with a top speed of 322km/h1 and a 0-100km/h time of just 3.9
seconds. Thanks to intelligent bank activation and stop-start technology, that
potency is matched by greatly improved efficiency.
To exploit the advantages of its new body structure and
harness the immense performance of the new twin-turbo V12 engine, the DB11’s
chassis, suspension, steering and electronics have been re-imagined and key new
technologies embraced. Multiple driver-selectable dynamic modes - GT, Sport and
Sport Plus - progressively intensify the response of the engine, 8-speed
automatic ZF transmission together with the new electric power steering and
Active Torque Vectoring limited-slip differential (also a first on an Aston
Martin) while increasing the firmness of the adaptive damping for a greater
sense of agility.
As a true 21st century Aston Martin the DB11 combines the
very latest technology developed in conjunction with technical partner,
Daimler, with the finest quality and hand craftsmanship. Using a full-colour
12” TFT LCD display, the all-new instrument cluster presents primary vehicle
information with absolute clarity, while a second, centrally-mounted 8” TFT
screen is dedicated to infotainment. Controlled via an intuitive rotary
control, with an optional touchpad offering character recognition, multi-touch
and gesture support, the new satellite navigation and audio system have never
been more effective, sounded better or been easier to operate. A newly
implemented auto-park assist feature and 360-degree birds-eye view camera, also
operated via the car’s infotainment system, ensures safe maneuvering at slow
speeds.
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