TheAston Martin DB12is agrand touring carproduced by the British car manufacturerAston Martin.The car was unveiled in May 2023 as a replacement for theDB11.
| Aston Martin DB12 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Assembly | United Kingdom:Gaydon,Warwickshire |
| Designer | Marek Reichman(head of design) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer(S) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Swan |
| Related | Aston Martin Vantage |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 LM177biturboV8 |
| Transmission | 8-speedZF 8HP75automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm (110.4 in) |
| Length | 4,725 mm (186.0 in) |
| Width | 1,980 mm (78.0 in) |
| Height | 1,295 mm (51.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,685 kg (3,715 lb) (Coupé)[1] 1,796 kg (3,960 lb) (Volante)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DB11 |
History
editThe DB12 was presented on 24 May 2023[3][4]at the2023 Cannes Film Festival.[5]The DB12 is also the first Aston Martin vehicle to wear the brand's new logo.[6][7]
Design
editThe DB12 is a major technological restyling of the DB11 with touches of theDBS.[8]Compared to that, the DB12 has a larger radiator grille, wider track widths and new LED headlights.[9]It also features a redesigned interior and an all-new infotainment system, which can supportAndroid AutoandApple CarPlay.[10]
Variants
editDB12 Coupé
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The DB12 features a 4.0-litreM177twin-turbo V8 engine with a power output of 680 PS (500 kW; 671 hp) and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) of torque.[11]The increase in performance is achieved by optimized compression, larger turbochargers and improved cooling.[12]The DB12 accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, and it has a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).[3]The 5.2-litreV12 enginefrom the previous model is no longer offered.[13]
DB12 Volante
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Aston Martin unveiled a convertible version of the DB12 called the DB12 Volante on 14 August 2023.[14]The Volante's roof is an eight-layer fabric top that can open in 14 seconds and close in 16 seconds, with this possible at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h). The DB12 Volante is also claimed to have five per cent better torsional rigidity than the DB11 Volante.[15][16]The DB12 Volante accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, and has the same top speed as the coupé of 202 mph (325 km/h).[17]
References
edit- ^Pollard, Tim (24 May 2023)."New Aston Martin DB12 unveiled: dynamic and digital overboost ahoy!".CAR Magazine.
- ^Martin, Charlie (14 August 2023)."Aston Martin DB12 Volante is most powerful V8 cabrio GT".Autocar.
- ^abFelix Page (24 May 2023)."New Aston Martin DB12: V8 GT starts firm's new era".Autocar.
- ^Sergeev, Angel (24 May 2023)."Aston Martin DB12 Revealed With 671-HP AMG V8 And 202 MPH Top Speed".Motor1.com.
- ^Barraclough, Leo (25 May 2023)."Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Maguire, Queen Latifah Among Guests at Aston Martin Party During Cannes Film Festival".Variety.Retrieved25 May2023.
- ^Stafford, Eric (24 May 2023)."2024 Aston Martin DB12 Revealed as a 671-HP 'Super' Tourer".Car and Driver.
- ^McIlroy, John (25 May 2023)."New Aston Martin DB12 uncovered with 671bhp and 202mph top speed".Auto Express.
- ^Lucas Bell (25 May 2023)."The Aston Martin DB12 Is More Familiar Than New".Road & Track.
- ^MacKenzie, Angus (24 May 2023)."2024 Aston Martin DB12 First Look: Aston Drops Another Stunning Supercar".Motor Trend.
- ^Charlton, Alistair (25 May 2023)."Aston Martin Reveals New $245,000 DB12 'Super Tourer'".Forbes.Retrieved25 May2023.
- ^Edkins, Jamie (25 May 2023)."New Aston Martin DB12 revealed: price, specs and release date".Carwow.Retrieved25 May2023.
- ^Gallagher, Stuart (25 May 2023)."2023 Aston Martin DB12 arrives with new design, interior and 671bhp V8".Evo.Retrieved25 May2023.
- ^Marriage, Ollie (25 May 2023)."This is the new 671bhp Aston Martin DB12".Top Gear.Retrieved25 May2023.
- ^Pattni, Vijay (14 August 2023)."The Aston Martin DB12 Volante has arrived, and it looks predictably lovely".Top Gear.Retrieved14 August2023.
- ^Duff, Mike (14 August 2023)."2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Fetchingly Follows the Coupe".Car and Driver.Retrieved14 August2023.
- ^White, Emmet (14 August 2023)."Aston Martin Ups The Ante With Drop-Top DB12 Volante".Autoweek.Retrieved14 August2023.
- ^Carson, Sean (19 August 2023)."New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week".Auto Express.Retrieved19 August2023.