Aston Martin’s steady release of information about
the DBX prior to its global debut in December has continued with confirmation
the SUV is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter AMG V8 delivering 542 HP and 700 Nm of torque.
The unit powering the DBX is already used by the
Vantage and DB11 V8, but neither have quite as much grunt. It’s not just power
figures, though, as Aston Martin says its first-ever SUV is capable of braking
figures greater than even the DBS Superleggera and that testing has shown it
can lap the Nurburgring in under 8 minutes.
Developing and testing is ongoing, so performance
figures have yet to be finalized, although Aston says top speed will exceed 290 km/h. Images of the DBX show that it will also be capable of some
pretty impressive sideways action.
A brief teaser video alongside details regarding the
engine preview the rumble of the V8 powertrain – and, unsurprisingly, it sounds
quite familiar to AMG vehicles that use the same basic engine.
