Aston Martin DB11

Aston Martin DB11
Overview
Manufacturer	Aston Martin
Production	2016–present
Assembly	Gaydon, England
Designer	Marek Reichman
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door convertible (2018)
Layout	FMR layout
Powertrain
Engine	5.2 L twin-turbo V12 4.0 L twin-turbo V8
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,808 mm (111 in)
Length	4,739 mm (187 in)
Width	2,060 mm (81 in)
Height	1,279 mm (50 in)
Kerb weight	1,770 kg (3,902 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Aston Martin DB9

The Aston Martin DB11 is a British grand tourer^[1] coupe produced by Aston Martin since 2016. It debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016 as a replacement to the DB9.^[2] It is the first model launched in Aston Martin's 'second century' plan and the first all-new car launched since the company's tie-up with Daimler AG.

Design

The DB11 was designed by Marek Reichman, Aston’s chief creative officer and head of design. It continues the tradition of design focused on 1:3 proportions and includes a number of new and unique design features, including new roof strakes that separate the body from the roof, available in black or body colour and the "Aeroblade" intakes in the front strakes. These evolve the side strakes from purely visual to functional and channel turbulent air down the side of the car and into intake ducts by the C pillars and forced out at the rear vertically as a 'virtual' spoiler, providing down-force.

The bonnet is a 'clam-shell' design from the only supplier Aston could find to supply a large, single piece of aluminium.

Technical

The DB11 V12 is powered by an all-new 5.2-litre (5204 cc) twin-turbo V12 engine, making it the first turbocharged series-production Aston Martin.^[3] The engine produces 600 bhp (447 kW; 608 PS) and 516 lb·ft (700 N·m). The car is equipped with a rear-mounted 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox. The DB11 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds and reaches 322 km/h (200 mph).

The initial V12 model was joined by a V8 version in the summer of 2017. Powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine developed with Mercedes-AMG, it results in a 115kg weight reduction.^[4] The V8 produces 503 bhp (375 kW; 510 PS) and 498 lb·ft (675 N·m), resulting in a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4 seconds.^[5]

Production

During the DB11 coupe premiere, over 1,400 DB11 vehicles were ordered.^[6] Production officially started on 28 September 2016.

As of December, 2016, Aston had already built as many DB11s as DB5s (1019 on 23 December).^[7]

Gallery

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  Pre-production sample's front view
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  Pre-production sample's rear view
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  Pre-production sample's interior
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  Engine compartment
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  Debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show
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  Debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show
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  Production Launch Edition in Cinnabar Orange at Susten Pass, Switzerland

Press reaction

The reaction from the motoring press reviews has been overwhelmingly positive, including statements like "it's a pretty fabulous way to sit behind 600 horsepower",^[8] "If there is a GT car with a better chassis, I have not driven it.",^[9] "A solid start to a future portfolio that will be studded with flashier and faster members than this, but none that are quite so suited to being enjoyed every day, wherever you're heading.".^[10]

Finally, Jeremy Clarkson says: "If you're ever in Paris, at a party at 3am, and suddenly remember you are playing in a tennis tournament in Monte Carlo the next afternoon, this is the car for the job. You'd arrive feeling like you'd just got out of the bath. It's not just a pretty face. This is an extremely good car. Phenomenally good. But there is a price to pay." [He did not like the interior in the car he tested.]^[11]

References

External links

• Official website