Aston Martin, the iconic British car manufacturer, plans to roll out the new DB12 in the Indian market next month. In addition to being the DB11's replacement, the grand tourer marks the dawn of a new era for the company. The DB12 offers a fresh, contemporary look, cutting-edge, performance-focused features and gear, as well as a fresh, technologically updated cockpit. It receives a more powerful twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Besides, it is important to note that the DB12 is the first Aston Martin to feature the company's new logo. Moreover, the DB12 now sports the carmaker's latest adaptive dampers as well as anti-roll bars. It additionally comes with 360mm rear disc brakes and 400mm front disc brakes. For the first time ever, DB has an electronic rear differential that can be either locked or unlocked in the DB12. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming grand tourer which will be offered with three driving modes, GT, Sport, and Sport+.
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Aston Martin DB12: Design Cues
The new DB12 keeps the key highlights of a grand tourer when it comes to the overall styling with its fresh and contemporary look. At the same time, the GT resembles the DB11 it is meant to succeed. Similar to that, there are a few design elements that were influenced by the DBS. A wide grille, redesigned headlights with integrated daytime running lights, robust front, and rear bumpers, a striking side profile, and C-shaped taillights are some of its standout design features. Further, it is decked out in a tone of British Racing Green and rides on regular 21-inch wheels covered in Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tyres.
Aston Martin DB12: Powertrain
The twin-turbocharged, hand-built 4.0-litre V8 Mercedes-AMG powering the DB12 produces 680bhp of maximum power and 800Nm of peak torque, which is 34 per cent more torque than the DB11's V8. With a top speed of 325km/h, it can sprint from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds. Modified cam profiles, adjusted compression ratios, bigger turbochargers, and enhanced cooling are responsible for the increase in power. The booming 5.2-litre V12 that was available in the DB11 and the limited-edition DBS 770, however, is absent.
Aston Martin DB12: Interior and Features
The interior boasts a radiant, luxurious cockpit with high-quality materials covering all areas. A large driver display, inbuilt navigation, a new in-house built 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bowers and Wilkins sound system, driver-assist software, and a number of controls on the centre console are all present.
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Aston Martin DB12: Expected Price
Deliveries of the DB12 will start in the third quarter of this year, as indicated by the manufacturer. Prices are anticipated to reach approximately Rs 4 crore (ex-showroom) when it launches in India in September before the personalisation choices.
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