DB11 [Official] Aston Martin DB 11

[Yaz]

I had just watched the Top Gear episode. The base of the wipers' arms are at each side of the car. So when they're on, they swing from the middle out, just like a mini van.

I was just bitching

 

[Monster]

If I have to get the DB11, this will be the spec I go for. It actually looks good in these photos

2017 Aston Martin DB11 review | CarAdvice

 

[slicknick]

If I have to get the DB11, this will be the spec I go for. It actually looks good in these photos

2017 Aston Martin DB11 review | CarAdvice

My goodness that looks desperately pretty, loving that color

 

[Merc1]

YES, that is it. Finally, a specification that makes me want this car. That floating roof and those fender vents are well hidden. I can't wait to see the hotter version and the Volante. Then it will join my fantasy garage.

M

 

[Monster]

There are some nice details on this car, it could have been a spectacular and timeless design, maybe Aston can fix this up come face lift time.

 

[slicknick]

There are some nice details on this car, it could have been a spectacular and timeless design, maybe Aston can fix this up come face lift time.

Fortunately it doesn't have too many flaws, so a minor nip & tuck should place it amongst the all time greats in the looks department

 

[Giannis]

It actually looks good in these photos

So, the car looks best in dark colours, soaked in water and under low lighting conditions?

 

[Monster]

So, the car looks best in dark colours, soaked in water and under low lighting conditions?

Oh yeah, most things looks hot and sexy in these conditions.

 

[montana]

 

[Rainer271]

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[Wolfgang]

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[Merc1]

It's nice to see them make a profit, but it's tiny as hell and this no time to get cocky or declare that the turn around has been completed. When they get their crossover to market and if it when it sells like hotcakes, then they can pat themselves on the back for all of 5 mins.

M

 

[martinbo]

Goodness me what's with all the buzzkill in the last slew of posts?

It actually looks good in these photos

Heh heh, "actually" - you're pretty tough on the DB11 Derek. Wait till you see it in the flesh next to just about anything - it'll be nothing short of a visual spectacle.

My goodness that looks desperately pretty

This.

Then it will join my fantasy garage.

You can be such a critical snob, Marcus. Jeez - how can this not be in your ridiculously over-crowded garage? Still love you lots though, always.

it could have been a spectacular and timeless design

Derek, boss. Sheesh! It is exactly that already. The details are contentious, sure, but I think they stand out more in photos than when standing next to the car.

So, the car looks best in dark colours, soaked in water and under low lighting conditions?

Bloody dour engineer downer.

I'm flipping chuffed that Aston Martin's making a profit and that, by all indications, they're on the up. With the addition of one of the very best engines in the world to their repertoire, the range is certain to find a renewed following. And this is all good, as us plebs in the world need to be reminded, from time to time, what a truly beautiful car looks like. Saw that latest Vanquish the other day - it's an event. I think the DB11 will be more so for me.

Love and hugs to y'all.
Aston Martinbo

P.S. Waiting on @Matski to stomp all over my enthusiasm.

 

[Matski]

P.S. Waiting on @Matski to stomp all over my enthusiasm.

Let me just get my stompin' boots on...



Actually, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said this...

They faced a catch-22 scenario of how to balance beauty and progression:

• Make it too conservatively pretty in the familiar vein of design and face criticism of being stuck in the rut of the familiar idiom.
• Employ too radical an approach in design and run the risk of losing an essential attribute where exquisite styling is synonymous with the brand and its value proposition.

I don't much like the execution of the DB11 (or the Vulcan, or the Lagonda) to be honest, but I can respect Aston for trying to move the styling on.

I hope they find something a little more cohesive soon though, they had a couple of decades of really simple good looking design - I don't need them to keep redesigning the DB7 for another decade, but I can totally live without tricky styling devices like the floating C Pillar and having a whopping panel gap as a side vent.

 

[martinbo]

Always a pleasure conversing with you @Matski. It's quite clear for me to see your point of view too.

 

[Bucketslash11]

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[Yaz]

That 2 start up option is neat.

 

[martinbo]

And here's the new AMG-powered Aston Martin DB11 V8. It's fabsolutely marvelous.

SUBLIME CHOICES: DB11 NOW OFFERED WITH V8 ENGINE
28 June 2017, Gaydon: After its successful global introduction in 2016, Aston Martin’s definitive GT - the acclaimed DB11 - is now available with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Perfectly complementing the DB11’s existing 5.2-litre twin turbocharged V12 engine, this new powerplant has provided the opportunity to reveal more of the DB11’s sporting character, while expanding its global appeal with a combination of exceptional performance and improved efficiency.

Producing 510PS (503BHP) and 675Nm of torque, the V8 engine’s potency is beyond question, propelling the DB11 from 0-62mph in just 4.0sec and on to a top speed of 187mph. This exceptional performance is matched by impressive efficiency: CO2 emissions of 230g/km1and an EU Combined fuel economy figure of 28.5mpg1. This new V8 derivative brings further significant benefits in markets where car taxation policy is structured around engine capacity, such as China.

Aston Martin Chief Technical Officer, Max Szwaj, commented: “As an engineer I find the DB11 a fascinating car. One with great depth of character and ability. Of course the V12-engined variant is an icon - an ultimate, if you like, but the V8 is very much its own car. One with a distinct and carefully crafted character that’s truly seductive. It has been hugely rewarding to put our stamp on this new engine - both in the way it sounds and performs - and to use its impressive attributes as the impetus to reveal a little more of the DB11’s sporting character.

“To be able to offer not one, but two exceptional GT cars is terrific for Aston Martin and our customers. I’m particularly proud that this car is the first to receive an engine supplied by our technical partner, Mercedes-AMG. Not least because thanks to the nature of our relationship with AMG we have been given complete freedom to tailor this exceptional power unit so that it meets the particular needs and demands of an Aston Martin.”

The inherent qualities of this light, compact and characterful power unit make it the ideal choice to sit alongside the existing V12 engine. Aston Martin’s engineering team has tailored the V8 engine perfectly for its application in the DB11 with bespoke air intake, exhaust and wet sump lubrication systems.

Electronic calibration of the V8 engine has included creating new ECU software and reprogramming the engine and throttle mapping to ensure it possesses the all-important feel and sound for which Aston Martins are renowned.

With its rich reserves of effortless performance, the V12-engined DB11 already fulfills the role of consummate high-performance luxury Grand Tourer. This provided the ideal opportunity to explore the more dynamic side of the DB11’s character and capabilities with the V8-engine option.

To this end Aston Martin engineers designed new engine mounts, which together with the bespoke, slimline wet sump system enables the V8 to be mounted as low as possible for an optimised centre-of-gravity. The V8 engine is also lighter and more compact than the V12, which contributes to a saving of 115kg and a kerbweight of 1760kg.

With more of that mass centred within the wheelbase, the V8-engined DB11 has an increased sense of agility - a quality that has been fully exploited with detailed revisions to the suspension bushing, geometry, anti-roll bars, springs, dampers and ESP software. By carefully crafting its dynamic character to be distinct from that of the V12, the V8 appeals to those customers drawn to a refined and comfortable GT with a more sporting bias.

There are subtle visual differences between the two variants that include a unique alloy wheel finish, dark headlamp bezels and a pair of bonnet vents instead of the quartet featured on the V12. These vents come in a choice of black or titanium-finish mesh, again different from that fitted to the twelve-cylinder variant.

Inside, both V8 and V12 customers have the same standard equipment levels and the same extensive choice of colour and trim options. They can also elect to enhance the specification of their car via the same Option Packs and Designer Specification packages, plus a suite of Q by Aston Martin - Collection options.

Aston Martin President and CEO, Dr Andy Palmer said of the V8-engined DB11: “The DB11 is the most complete and sophisticated car Aston Martin has ever made. Now, with this new V8 engine option we have broadened its appeal by offering a car that will bring the DB11 to more customers around the world while still blessed with the exceptional performance and memorable character that sets Aston Martin apart from its rivals. Having driven the car during its development phase, it is not just the engine that has changed the character of the car, but also the resulting dynamic changes to create a remarkable GT car with its own distinct personality from the V12.”

The V8-powered DB11 is on sale now with a recommended retail price from £144.900 in the UK, €184,000 in Germany and $198,995 in the US. Deliveries will commence in Qtr 4 2017. The new V8-powered DB11 will make its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, this weekend.

 

[martinbo]

BODY

• Two-door body style 2+2 seating
• Extruded bonded aluminium body structure including Hot Form Quenched (HFQTM) aluminium
  HFQ is a Trade Mark of Impression Technologies Limited
• All aluminium door structures
• LED headlamps with integrated daytime running, side lights and cornering lights
• LED light blade tail-lamps
• Deployable spoiler with Aston Martin Aeroblade™ system
• One-piece clamshell with cinching latches
• Curlicue aero feature in front wing
• V12 Kerbweight 1875kg
  V8 Kerbweight 1760kg

ENGINE (V12)

• All-alloy quad overhead cam, 48 valve, 5.2l bi-turbo, V12 with stop/start cylinder de-activation
• Water-to-Air Charge Cooling
• Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
• Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with cross pipes
• Compression ratio 9.3:1
• Dual Variable Camshaft Timing
• Knock-sensing
• Fully CNC machined combustion chambers
• Electrically controlled exhaust
• Maximum power: 447kW (600 bhp / 608 PS) at 6500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 700 Nm (516 lb ft) from 1500 rpm
• Acceleration: 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds
• Maximum Speed: 200 mph (322 km/h)
• European Fuel Economy Figures: This vehicle complies with energy efficiency class G. Figures on Fuel consumption and CO2 emission will be determined promptly in the homologation and type-approval process and immediately published on www.astonmartin.com

ENGINE (V8)

• 90°V8
• Dual Single Scroll Turbochargers (one per bank)
• Compression Ratio – 10.5:1
• Direct Injection -Sequential electronic fuel injection
• 4 catalytic converters with oxygen sensors
• 3 driver selectable powertrain calibrations
• Bosch Engine Management Software
• Maximum power: 375kW (503 bhp / 510 PS) at 6000 rpm
• Maximum torque: 675 Nm (513 lb ft) at 2000-5000rpm
• Acceleration: 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds
• Maximum Speed: 187 mph (300 km/h)
• Engine stop/start

TRANSMISSION

• Rear mid-mounted 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

WHEELS AND TYRES

• 20" 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned wheels
• Front 9J x 20" Bridgestone S007 255/40 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)
• Dynamic Torque Vectoring (DTV)
• Launch Control

If I was properly rich and I already had a 911 - I'd buy me one of these V8 DB11s. I love it.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The late Buddy Miles' classic "Them Changes" could be the oh-so-appropriate soundtrack underscoring my perceptions of the DB 11. From "Oh-an odd reinvention of the late 1950s' Jensen Interceptor"...to "How could A-M designers have made such a dogs' dinner after the stunning DB9, DBS, Virage and current Vanquish ??"...to "I'm A Believer".

Well, the last would be a Neil Diamond/The Monkees' element of my personal DB 11 soundtrack. But you catch the drift.

I'm seriously liking the DB 11.