Luxury and sportiness at a very high level, we are talking about super Gran Turismo Aston Martin DB12dal V8 and 680 CV. It is the first Aston Martin of the era Lawrence Stroll. She aims to be the rival of Bentley e you Ferrari.
Aston Martin DB12, the super granturismo with 680 HP V8 arrives, press office source
Aston Martin DB12, the new era of the English house
L’Aston Martin DB12 marks the beginning of a new era of the English house. By 2026, the brand will launch eight new sports cars. Including model overrides Vantage e DBS.
Set years after the arrival on the market ofAston Martin DB11, this is how it changes shape and adds a number to its name. It collects the legacy of80% of the components new and full of novelties.
Compared to DB11which we can see in some stylistic features of the flagship DBS super light. Among the details stands out the new LED lightswhich is characterized by really well-finished details such as the three-dimensional position lights, similar in shape to crystal elements. Stringyat the same time muscular the side.
Here the new ones stand out rear view mirrorswith the frameless mirror. While at the rear the differences compared to the past are contained.
Luxurious interiors and lots of technology, source from the press office
Luxurious interiors and lots of technology, source from the press office
Luxurious interiors and state-of-the-art technology
The cockpit fully respects luxury Aston Martin. I coatings I’m from high level and can be customized both in terms of colors and materials. You add all that technology that makes it one GT of luxury in step with the times.
Also, this new model no longer uses a multimedia system of derivation Mercedes. The modern infotainment it is entirely internally developed. This is formed by two screensboth of 10 inches high definition.
One is for the multimediathe other for the dashboardwith technology Oled. For a faithful reproduction of contrasts and black and, above all, very reactive already from this first static contact with a pre-production specimen.
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Intuitive and with a new gear selector
The operating logics of both panels seem intuitive. Thanks to the virtual shortcut buttons to the central display always visible. And clear and easily navigable menus for the dashboard via the controls on the right steering wheel spoke.
There are several physical keys on the center console. These control some of the most important functions of the car. Such as climate control, radio volume and chassis settings, ESP and lane keeping system.
The drive mode selector is located in this area. It is a rotor placed around the engine start button. There is a new gear selector back and forth.
This replaces the previous large keys located on the dashboard. With these new features, the passenger compartment of theAston Martin DB12 takes a decisive step forward compared to what we have seen in the past which, combined with the complete set of level 2 driver assistants, puts English on par with the best competition.
680hp V8 engine
The engineers of the house of Gaydon they changed a lot of the mechanics. Let’s start with the beating heart of the DB12. A twelve-cylinder is not planned for the moment. The V8 4.0 biturbo of AMG origin is boosted. From the 510 HP and 675 Nm of the DB11 V8 we go to 680 CV and 800 Nm of couple.
This is thanks to new turbos and a complete overhaul of the electronics taken from the Aston Martin DBX 707. The engine is matched to the automatic gearbox eight reports. And at rear-wheel Drive for a “0-100” it takes 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h.
Weight and performance
On the balance it boasts 1685 kg. Many interventions then concerned the suspensions which combined with a weight balancing almost perfect (48% at the front, 52% at the rear) they want to give a much more lively and engaging dynamic behavior than the Aston Martin GTs of the past. Again, they change shock absorbersare electronically controlled and are produced by Bilstein, and a new electronic limited slip differential arrives, while original equipment Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tires ensure contact with the asphalt.
Above all, it also increases the torsional stiffness, +7% compared to the DB11 thanks to a series of reinforcements in the body. While they are optional i carbon ceramic brakes, produced by Brembo with 400 mm wheels at the front and 380 mm which save 27 kg of unsprung weight.
When it arrives on the road and the price
L’Aston Martin DB12 will hit the road as early as late summer, with an as-yet-unannounced list price possibly set at around 250.000 euro.