Aston Martin DB12

Aston Martin DB12
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	2-door coupé 2-door convertible
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Doors	Swan
Related	Aston Martin Vantage
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L M177 biturbo V8
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP75 automatic
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

The Aston Martin DB12 is a grand touring car produced by the British car manufacturer Aston Martin. The car was unveiled in May 2023 as a replacement for the DB11.

History

The DB12 was presented on 24 May 2023,^[3][4] at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.^[5] The DB12 is also the first Aston Martin vehicle to wear the brand's new logo.^[6][7]

Design

The DB12 is a major technological restyling of the DB11 with touches of the DBS.^[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 support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.^[10]

Variants

DB12 Coupé

Rear view

Interior

The DB12 features a 4.0-litre M177 twin-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-litre twelve-cylinder engine from the previous model is no longer offered.^[13]

DB12 Volante

DB12 Volante

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

1. Pollard, Tim (24 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 unveiled: dynamic and digital overboost ahoy!". CAR Magazine.
2. Martin, Charlie (14 August 2023). "Aston Martin DB12 Volante is most powerful V8 cabrio GT". Autocar.
3. Felix Page (24 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12: V8 GT starts firm's new era". Autocar.
4. Sergeev, Angel (24 May 2023). "Aston Martin DB12 Revealed With 671-HP AMG V8 And 202 MPH Top Speed". Motor1.com.
5. Barraclough, Leo (25 May 2023). "Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Maguire, Queen Latifah Among Guests at Aston Martin Party During Cannes Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
6. Stafford, Eric (24 May 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 Revealed as a 671-HP 'Super' Tourer". Car and Driver.
7. McIlroy, John (25 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 uncovered with 671bhp and 202mph top speed". Auto Express.
8. Lucas Bell (25 May 2023). "The Aston Martin DB12 Is More Familiar Than New". Road & Track.
9. MacKenzie, Angus (24 May 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 First Look: Aston Drops Another Stunning Supercar". Motor Trend.
10. Charlton, Alistair (25 May 2023). "Aston Martin Reveals New $245,000 DB12 'Super Tourer'". Forbes. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
11. Edkins, Jamie (25 May 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 revealed: price, specs and release date". Carwow. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
12. Gallagher, Stuart (25 May 2023). "2023 Aston Martin DB12 arrives with new design, interior and 671bhp V8". Evo. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
13. Marriage, Ollie (25 May 2023). "This is the new 671bhp Aston Martin DB12". Top Gear. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
14. Pattni, Vijay (14 August 2023). "The Aston Martin DB12 Volante has arrived, and it looks predictably lovely". Top Gear. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
15. Duff, Mike (14 August 2023). "2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Fetchingly Follows the Coupe". Car and Driver. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
16. White, Emmet (14 August 2023). "Aston Martin Ups The Ante With Drop-Top DB12 Volante". Autoweek. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
17. Carson, Sean (19 August 2023). "New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week". Auto Express. Retrieved 19 August 2023.

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