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Aston Martin DB11 – A New Chapter

Published Date: 3rd Aug 2016

Aston Martin start a new chapter with the release of the much-anticipated DB11 and this began with a World Exclusive 1st look at the 86th International Geneva Motor Show.

 

Aston Martin have been at the forefront of British design for the last 50 years and the new Aston Martin DB11 showcases a fresh new approach based on a new pioneering aerodynamic design language. This new beast bred from Aston Martin benefits from a 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine that is mounted on a stronger, lighter Aluminum frame. The Aston Martin DB11 is the most refined, most powerful and most anticipated DB since the DB9 13 years ago.

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Aston Martin DB11 Engine

Aston Martin has given the DB11 a new 48 valve, 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 that produces a massive 600 bhp and rockets from 0-62 mph in just 3.9 seconds. The Maximum speed is set at 200 mph which is ideal for hitting the local shops or if you wanted, you could head to your nearing track racing day and really put the car to the test.

 

Aston Martin DB11 Design

The work of Aston Martin’s award-winning in-house design team - led by Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman - DB11 pioneers a bold new design language. It is unmistakably Aston Martin, yet fresh from nose to tail. Respectful of the DB line’s immaculate design legacy, but energised by the challenge of creating a successor to head-up Aston Martin’s ‘New Chapter’ plan, Reichman and his team have produced an exceptional and exciting shape that incorporates countless new details and truly ground breaking aerodynamics.

Aston side shot

Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman announced that: “Every millimetre of DB11 has been re-imagined from the ground up. The DB11’s proportions have been thoroughly scrutinised, and intuitively measured, to ensure its beauty and elegance, while ground-breaking aerodynamics have been integrated to further enhance the car’s design language. Even down to the hidden detailing, every part of DB11 is designed to create the world’s most alluring DB to date”.

 

Aston Martin DB11 Technical specification

Body

  • Two-door body style 2+2 seating
  • Extruded bonded aluminium body structure including Hot Form Quenched (HFQ)
  • aluminium
  • Cast-magnesium door structures
  • LED headlamps with integrated daytime running, side lights and cornering lights
  • LED light blade tail-lamps
  • Deployable spoiler with Aston Martin AeroBladeTM system
  • One-piece clamshell with soft-close latches
  • Curlicue aero feature in front wing

 

Engine:

  • All-alloy quad overhead cam, 48 valve, 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12
  • 5204cc
  • Charge Cooling
  • Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with cross pipes
  • Compression ratio 9.2:1
  • Dual Variable Camshaft Timing
  • Knock-sensing
  • Fully CNC machined combustion chambers
  • Electrically controlled exhaust
  • Intelligent Bank Activation
  • Infinitely variable electronic turbo wastegate control
  • 115bhp/litre at 6500rpm
  • Maximum power: 447kW (600bhp / 608PS) at 6500 rpm11
  • Maximum torque: 700Nm (516 lb ft) at 1500-5000 rpm11
  • Acceleration: 0-62mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9seconds11
  • Maximum Speed: 200 mph (322 km/h)11

 

Transmission:

  • Rear mid-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire
  • control system
  • Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Final drive ratio 2.703:1
  • Steering:
  • Electric power-assisted steering rack with 13:1 steering ratio
  • Speed-dependent rack and pinion power-assisted steering, 2.4 turns lock-to-lock
  • Electric column tilt and reach adjustment
  • Suspension:
  • Front: Independent double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar and adaptive dampers
  • Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar and adaptive dampers
  • Three-stage Adaptive Damping System (ADS) – GT, Sport & Sport +

 

Wheels and Tyres

  • 20” 10-spoke silver wheels with diamond turned finish
  • Front: 9J x 20” Bridgestone S007 255/40 ZR20
  • Rear: 11.0J x 20” Bridgestone S007 295/35 ZR20

Brakes:

  • Front: Ventilated two-piece steel brake discs Ø400 X 36mm with six-piston calipers
  • Rear: Ventilated co-cast piece steel brake discs Ø360 x 32mm with four-piston
  • calipers
  • Electric park brake
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
  • Traction Control (TC)
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Positive Torque Control (PTC)
  • Active Torque Vectoring

 

Dimensions

  • Length: 4739 mm (including number plate plinth)
  • Width: 1940 mm (excluding door mirrors)
  • 2060 mm (including door mirrors)
  • Height: 1279 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2805 mm
  • Fuel tank capacity: 78 litres (17.2 Imp. Gal. /20.5 US Gal)
  • Luggage capacity: 270 litres
  • Weight: 1770 kg dry weight

Weight Distribution: 51%/49% (front/rear)

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