Aston Martin finally announced the DB11 will now be offered with an
AMG-sourced twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine. Producing 503 bhp and 695 Nm of torque, the new engine propels the DB11 from 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and onto a top speed of 301 km/h.
The car's
optional twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 engine develops 600 hp and 700 Nm of torque. Despite the extra power, the performance between the two
engines is pretty similar as the V12 model runs from 0-100 km/h in
3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 321 km/h.
Part of the reason for the similar performance
figures is the fact that the V8 engine is smaller and lighter than the V12.
Aston Martin says the weight difference between the two models is 114
kg which means the V8 variant has a curb weight of 1,860 kg.
As part of the transition from Mercedes to Aston
Martin, the twin-turbo V8 engine has been equipped with a bespoke air intake, a
new exhaust system, and a wet sump lubrication system. The firm also created
new ECU software and reprogrammed the engine and throttle mapping to "ensure
it possesses the all-important feel and sound for which Aston Martins are
renowned."
The tweaks don't stop there as Aston Martin added
new engine mounts and made "detailed revisions to the suspension bushing,
geometry, anti-roll bars, springs, dampers and ESP software." To visually
distinguish the two models, designers gave the V8 variant dark headlight
bezels, unique alloy wheels, and two hood vents instead of the four found on
the V12 version.
The DB11 V8 is currently available to order and U.S.
pricing starts at US$ 198,995. Deliveries are slated to occur in the fourth
quarter and the car is US$ 17,500 less than the V12 model.
