by Aston Martin the new grand tourer is DB12a grand tourer equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine launched in time for the 75th anniversary of the DB line and 110 years of the brand’s founding.
Deliveries are set to begin in third quarter of 2023.
Already over DB11DB12’s twin-turbo V12 engine V8 4.0 liter twin turbocharger manufacture 500kW power at 6000 rpm and 800Nm torque from 2750 to 6000 rpm – 22kW increase per DBS‘ V8, up 53kW and 100Nm on the V12 DB11 AMR.
DB12 has a time of 0-100 km / h in 3.6 seconds, a maximum speed of 325 km / h.
The V8 is mated to a retuned eight-speed automatic transmission with a shortened 3.083:1 final gear ratio, to deliver more aggressive gearshift acceleration.
The DB12 is also equipped with the brand’s first electronic rear differential, which can lock from 0 to 100% in milliseconds.
Aston Martin has achieved higher outputs through the use of revised cam profiles, optimized compression ratios and larger diameter turbochargers.
Cooling has been improved, with two additional sub-coolers added to the main heatsink and heatsink airflow improved thanks to 56% increased aperture openings.
Aston Martin also says it has added a low-temperature radiator to the cooling water circuit to ensure the desired engine intake air temperature, while also doubling the surface area of the side engine intercooler. outside.
There is an “all-new” suspension with “the latest adaptive dampers”, which has received a 500% increase in force distribution bandwidth, while there are four electronic stability program modes and five modes. Selectable driving levels: Wet, GT, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual.
Suspension adjustments have been made to give the DB12 more variation in ride feel than the DB11.
The DB12’s linked aluminum construction has increased torsional stiffness by 7%, with changes made to the engine crossbar, rack, front crossbar and rear baffle said to improve handling and suspension performance, isolation and refinement.
Other changes include a tweaked electronic power steering system with a 13.09:1 ratio rack and a retuned brake booster for greater pedal response.
The DB12 rides on 21-inch forged alloy wheels shod in new Michelin Pilot Sport 5s tires and features 400 mm front and 360 mm rear brake discs, with optional carbon ceramic brakes.
Mounting these saves 27kg of springless mass, while the new wheels are 8kg lighter than the DB11’s 20-inch wheels.
The DB12 has a more aggressive look than its predecessor, with 6mm wider front and 22mm wider rear tracks, reshaped radiator and splitter, and new LED headlights.
However, behind column A, DB12 looks like DB11.
There’s a redesigned interior, with the most notable change being the removal of Mercedes-Benz’s old COMAND infotainment system with a touchpad in favor of a new, touchscreen-based system, which Aston Martin said they were self-developed.
There’s dual 10.25-inch screens and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but Aston Martin hasn’t transferred all functions to the infotainment system. Physical controls remain for things like driving mode selection, heating and ventilation.
An embedded e-SIM allows the DB12 to download updates over the air, while the new Aston Martin app allows owners to remotely lock and unlock their vehicle, and send navigation points of interest to it, and many other actions.
Connected services are free for the first three years, while an optional Advantage subscription adds greater personalization plus a stolen vehicle tracker.
Seats are finished in Bridge of Weir quilted leather, while a new 1170W 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system is offered. A 390W 11-speaker system is standard.
DB12 personalization is available through Aston Martin’s Q service.
“When a brand has such a rich history as Aston Martin, it is important to honor the past. Not by looking back, but by continuing with the same energy and passion that drove our founders 110 years ago,” said Aston Martin CEO Amedeo Felisa. .
“With the new DB12, we are invigorating the DB line-up and redefining Aston Martin as a manufacturer of truly exceptional performance sports cars.”
Aston Martin is overhauling its entire line of pre-ordered sports cars with eight launches over the next 24 months.
In addition to replacing the current favorableThe DB11 and DBS and their Volante convertible variants – bringing the total to six – Aston Martin hinted at a model that would be “higher than the GT”.
