Aston Martin has released the DB12 grand tourer, featuring a reworked 4.0-liter V-8 engine with 671 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque. With a top speed of 202 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, the DB12 offers superb handling and performance. It incorporates advanced chassis technology and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires for enhanced traction. The car also boasts a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, making it Aston Martin's first truly connected car. However, it lacks the sense of occasion and raucousness of its 12-cylinder sibling and other competitors in its segment. The DB12 starts at $245,000 and represents one of Aston Martin's last stands against the rise of electrification.
The first Aston Martin DB12 was sold for $1.6 million at a charity auction, with the funds going towards AIDS research. The winning bidder will receive a Launch Edition with an Iridescent Emerald exterior and special touches curated by the Q by Aston Martin bespoke service. The DB12 features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 671 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 202 mph.
The first customer Aston Martin DB12 was sold for $1.6 million during a charity auction at the amfAR Gala in Cannes, France. The proceeds will benefit The Foundation for AIDS Research. The supercar is the first from the DB12 production and will be signed by Aston Martin Formula 1 drivers Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso. Regular production of the DB12 is set to begin in Q3 2023.
Aston Martin celebrated its 110th anniversary at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc during the Cannes Film Festival, with guests including Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Maguire, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Queen Latifah. The luxury car company unveiled its new generation of sportscars, the DB12, which has a top speed of 202mph and best-in-class power output of 680PS/800Nm from its 4.0 V8 twin-turbo engine. The first DB12 customer car will be auctioned at the amfAR Gala Cannes, which Aston Martin is sponsoring and will be hosted by Queen Latifah.
Aston Martin has revealed the DB12, which is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine sourced from Mercedes-AMG, producing 671 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. The car has a top speed of 202 mph and can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The DB12 is the first DB model to feature an electronic rear differential and comes with next-generation adaptive dampers and stiffer anti-roll bars. The car has a completely redesigned infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a new navigation system with online connectivity and 3D mapping, a mobile device application, and over-the-air updates. Deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of this year.
The 2024 Aston Martin DB12 replaces the DB11 with a similar exterior design but significant upgrades under the hood, including a 671-horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 engine, electronic limited-slip differential, and bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires. The interior features a new infotainment system designed in-house by Aston Martin, physical buttons and dials for frequently used controls, and updated seats. The DB12 is 7% stiffer than the DB11 and offers improved steering feel and responsiveness. Deliveries will start in Q3 of 2023.
