This past fall, Aston Martin debuted its all-new, striking DB11. By the courtesy of Aston Martin Summit/Short Hills, I was fortunate enough to get a look inside the brand’s latest (and highly anticipated) model during a private unveiling held at Parlay Studios in Jersey City before its official release.
Using a new aerodynamic system, the DB11 ducts air through the rear of the body to reduce drag, negating the need for a big spoiler and enhancing stability. Instead, engineers designed a small, subtle air intake behind the rear windows which funnels airflow under the trunk lid and up through the decklid to assist with the downforce generated by the vehicle’s aerodynamics. This “AeroBlade” as Aston calls it, ultimately helps the car stick to the ground, thus creating more grip, especially on sharp turns.
The vehicle’s new 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine is also eco-conscious, in that it turns off unnecessary cylinders to save on gas. And while the DB11 isn’t the loudest, it is capable of reaching speeds up to 200 mph. And the true draw of this model is its 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, which yields a 0 to 62 time of 3.9 seconds. Undoubtedly a look into Aston Martin’s future, the all-season DB11 establishes itself as the new face of the brand.
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