After its global launch last May, the Aston Martin DB12 was present in Malaysia for the launch event. The latest GT model has not yet announced the official price, but customers must spend no less than RM 1,088 million (equivalent to 5.6 billion VND) excluding taxes, fees in this country and options. more.
This supercar was born to replace the DB11, but still uses the platform from its “predecessor” but is upgraded to provide better performance. The DB12 design is more aggressive thanks to its increased maximum width of 22 mm.
The car design has many new features such as the front bumper using a larger sized steering wheel, with air vents that pull to form air vents to the sides. Comes with a new LED technology lighting cluster. The rear of the car has little change compared to its “brother” DB11.
Under the hood is the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine produced by Mercedes, refined to produce 671 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 800 Nm of torque from 2,750 – 6,000 rpm. /minute.
The above power is significantly more when on the DB11 model, this machine only produces 528 horsepower and 675 Nm of torque.
Combined with it is a rear-wheel drive system and a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. For the first time on a DB model, an electronic rear differential can switch from fully open to 100% locked in a short period of time (milliseconds) for more optimal response and throttle control Exactly.
The car can perform the 0-100 km/h sprint in 3.6 seconds and has a maximum speed of 325 km/h.
The chassis has increased stiffness by 7% thanks to a series of modifications. In addition, the suspension system has also changed to include a new generation of intelligent adaptive dampers. Aston Martin says it will increase power delivery response by 500% and a wider range of control and fine-tuning across the car’s various driving mode settings.
As standard, the Aston Martin DB12 is equipped with 400 mm cast iron disc brakes at the front and 360 mm disc brakes at the rear. Customers have the option of carbon-ceramic brakes to improve braking performance and reduce vehicle weight by 27 kg.
The multi-spoke wheels have a sporty design, measuring 21 inches with 3 different paint color options.
The interior of the Aston Martin DB12 marks a difference from what has appeared on previous Aston Martin models. The dashboard is simpler, with air conditioning vents hidden along the dashboard surface following today’s automotive trends. The British car company mainly uses high-quality leather and Alcantara materials and carbon fiber to reduce vehicle weight.
The infotainment system is completely renewed, because the DB12 uses an operating system designed and developed by this car company. The 10.25-inch central touch screen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The car’s audio system includes 11 standard speakers or optional 15 high-end Bowers & Wilkins speakers.
Currently, there is no information about when the Aston Martin DB12 model will arrive in the Vietnamese market. However, it is estimated that the after-tax selling price of this supercar will be below VND 20 billion to increase pressure on rivals Ferrari Roma and Bentley Continental GT but bring more impressive performance and design.
Source: Auto Daly
