Despite the limitations imposed by emissions reduction and the specter of electrification, the Aston Martin V12 engine will be kept in production for some time to come. Will this truly be the swan song of this architecture? Let’s find out now!
No one can escape the “trap” represented by the new ones European regulations regarding electrification, not even the most representative and renowned car brands. Aston Martin knows this very well, but still wants to keep it alive its flagship until it is possible to do so.
The Aston Martin V12 engine is famous, a bit like its Italian and German counterparts, however the sound is full and exciting accompanied by top-level performance. Of course, it cannot be said that it represents an innovative project, but it certainly is a valuable example of mastery as far as old school engine engineering goes.
Aston Martin V12: one of the last “hyper” engines
Clearly Aston Martin isn’t the only super sports car brand he’s said he wants keep faith with old technology, rules permitting obviously. Ferrari (here are the news for 2024) and Pagani have also expressed their desire to continue to use heat enginesmore suitable for the type of emotions sought by their sophisticated and sporty clientele.
You can imagine how it exists a lot of sadness and also a lot of fear in abandoning powertrain architectures that they made entire generations dream of enthusiasts and who delighted them with theirs unmistakable sounds. In fact, it is difficult (even for manufacturers!) to imagine the charm of a high-performance vehicle that rolls along at full speed in absolute silence. However, the tape of events cannot be rewound and everyone will have to come to terms with it. Perhaps…
The last days of a myth
The Aston Martin V12 engine has featured some of the British company’s most exclusive creations including, but not limited to, the 007’s Vanquish and the much more recent ones 770 Ultimate Coupé e Volante. The latest creations from the factory can in fact boast units 5.2 liter biturbo da ben 770 CV and 900 Nm of torque at 1800 rpm. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h occurs in 3.4 seconds and the maximum speed reaches the notable value of 340 km/h.
Definitely important numbers but above all accompanied by all the sensations that only a combustion engine can provideIt doesn’t matter, turbo or aspirated. And what about future projects? Marek Reichman, Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin, has already announced that the replacement for the DBS will be a project that breaks with the past. Only time will tell if the legendary Aston Martin V12 can still have a role, whether as a soloist or as a supporting role in a hybrid system. And we will obviously continue to talk about it.
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