Aston Martin DB11 2025: A new era for the British sports car
This year, the British automaker is finally launching its Aston Martin DB11. But what makes this car so special? It is the fact that with this model, the legendary VH (Vertical / Horizontal) platform that Aston Martin models have used since 2011 is finally retired and replaced with a new one. The platform that will take the place of these has been developed by the Mercedes AMG team and will be much lighter and very efficient.
Aston-Martin DB11
The platform is not the only novelty in the Aston Martin DB11, as the model will use a biturbo, a 4.0-liter V-8, which was first used in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT model and has already been modified here. The DB11 will be the first of its kind and will replace the model that will take the place of the legendary DB9 model.
If you’re a fan of movies, you might have already gotten a glimpse of what the car might look like. Since the Aston Martin DB11 model will be built in the same styling language as the DB10 James Bond car featured in the latest 007 movies, you might already know the direction Aston Martin is heading with its future vehicles. This design style will actually incorporate the compact appearance of a tourer vehicle and combine it with the classic features established in the 90s that made the car so famous in the first place.
The design isn’t the only thing debuting here, as there’s some exciting news about the car’s powertrain. The model will be equipped with Gaydon’s brand new V-12 powerplant for the first time. The engine’s turbocharger provides an efficient and low-emission offering and also improves performance for the car. If you want to know more about the Aston Martin DB11 specs and release date, just keep reading the review.
Release date and price
The latest Aston Martin DB11 will measure a price increase of 12% over the DB9 model. People in the US market will have to settle for a price of €211,995 (Euros) for which the car will retail. The release date is set for next year when the vehicle will reach dealerships, but the official presentation will take place this year.
Exterior view
There has been a lot of debate about what the design of the Aston Martin DB11 would look like. Much of the mystery was put to rest when the model of the car debuted on the big screen, giving us a hint of what we could expect. With the release date in hand, there is more information about the DB11 design. Up front, there will be smaller headlights and a grille insured by the one seen in the DB10 car. The front end also sees a revised hood and all of these details will appear on the model that will be on display in Geneva.
The side view of the car actually has more differences than the DB10. It retains the long trademark hood but adds sportier rear haunches, different styling of the roofline and quarter windows, and the rear overhang is shorter. The rear end of the DB11 actually copies more from the DB10 than any other part of the car. First, they have a similar boot lid and diffuser. This time, the large spoiler is excluded but the C-shaped taillights are added, extending further into the boot lid and leading towards the Aston Martin badge in the center.
Some other unique features that the Aston Martin DB11 adds include a new AeroBlade, which has been a trademark of Aston Martin cars since 2015. It acts as a virtual spoiler that redirects air through the body.
Interior
The interior of the Aston Martin DB11 has been completely redesigned as they started from scratch, but they haven’t strayed too far from their classic GT design. The dashboard has a clean design and uses a wide center stack as the rectangular dual climate control unit sits between the infotainment screen and its controls. These parts may be familiar from the previous car, but the race-inspired instrument cluster, flat-bottomed steering wheel and 12-inch TFT display are all new to this model.
The car also features a new TFT infotainment screen with rotary controller and optional touchpad. You also get fully updated satellite navigation, parking assistant with a 360-degree camera and a premium audio system.
Roominess has been significantly improved compared to the DB9, as that car’s wheelbase has been extended by 2.5 inches. This benefits headroom and legroom for rear passengers, and the luggage department is now very large too, allowing you to stow two large trolley bags if you so wish.
Engine specifications
The news under the hood of the Aston Martin DB11 is also pretty exciting. The car will feature a 5.2-liter V-12 engine that has been newly developed and offers an exciting new offering for the vehicle. It brings a twin-turbocharger to achieve an output of 600 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.
The powertrain may be new but the gearbox will remain the same as the car uses the traditional eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF, which will however have some modifications to suit the new engine. With the new powertrain comes the new specifications as the Aston Martin DB11 can now do 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 200mph.
