Aston Martin DB11
The all-new Aston Martin DB11 is just
around the corner and more info is getting out. Thanks to the British
automaler's deal with Mercedes-AMG, it is shaping up to be worthy successor to
the ageing DB9.
The DB11 will be
powered by a brand new twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 instead of the naturally
aspirated 5.9-liter of the DB9. Now, it's being reported by Autoblog that it
could come standard with a new ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.
Beyond that, the new twin-turbo V12 is
widely tipped to be more powerful than the naturally-aspirated one in the
Vantage that offers up 565 hp and 458 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to a boost in
power over the DB9 and a quicker-shifting gearbox, it goes without saying that
the new model will be quicker than its predecessor.
The DB11's dynamics will also be
superior as its VH aluminum chassis promises to be significantly lighter and
stronger than the DB9's current platform.
Aston Martin is not only benefiting from
Daimler's expertise in engine building; the DB11 is expected to draw on the
German conglomerate's experience in creating class-leading interiors, too. Not
that there was anything wrong with design or luxury, but the lack of modern
features, such as a high-tech infotainment system, really showed the DB9's age.
