New figurehead for the DB bloodline Aston Martin’s DB11 – successor to the DB9 – features a completely new bonded aluminium chassis and 5.2-litre, twin-turbocharged V12 engine. The DB11 is Aston’s first all-new vehicle in more than a decade 0-100km/h: 3.9 seconds. Top speed: 322km/h. Peak power: 447kW (608PS) at 6500rpm. Peak torque: 700Nm from 1500-5000rpm. Cylinder deactivation and start-stop technology to reduce emissions AeroBlade: Virtual spoiler in rear decklid boosts downforce at high speeds and eliminates need for conventional spoiler Wheelbase: 2,805mm – 65mm longer than DB9 Alloy wheels: 508mm, choice of colours to wheels and brake calipers Instrument cluster: Race-inspired thin-film-transistor display Rear-wheel drive: Torque-vectoring differential distributes power to drive wheels to enable higher speeds and agility while cornering Driving modes: GT, Sport and Sport Plus – selected by button on wheel – control both engine and suspension Steering-wheel paddles lock eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox into manual mode Source: Neil Winton, Aston Martin