The New Aston Martin DB11 V12 Engine

Authors

Dr. B. Fitzsimons C.Eng FIMechE, B. Husband MSc, S. Leathers C.Eng MIMechE, J. McLean C.Eng MIMechE, I. Minards C.Eng FIMechE MBA, Aston Martin, Gaydon

Year

2016

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 799

Summary

First introduced in DB7 in 1999 the Aston Martin V12 engine has evolved from 420 bhp to 590 bhp in the Aston Martin GT12. Special limited editions of the same engine have been launched at 750 bhp in the Aston Martin One-77 and more than 800 bhp in the recent Aston Martin Vulcan. The motorsport version of the V12 has powered Aston Martin to World Sports Car and Le Mans victories. Aston Martin will continue to use a V12 engine as its top of the range power plant in the launch of new cars starting with the DB11 in 2016. The power output of the new Aston Martin Twin Turbo 5.2 litre V12 engine gives class leading specific power outputs whilst still achieving pollutant emissions compliance in all markets. The Aston Martin V12 still prides itself on being the best sounding engine in the market.