Aston Martin has just taken the cover off of the 10th generation DB series coupe with the 600HP DB11.
The newest offering in the DB series comes with a twin-turbocharged V12 engine mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission and limited slip differential. The 5.2-liter engine will push the DB-11 from 0 to 62 in 3.9 seconds.
As is the case with most Aston Martins the DB11 has all the right curves and lines, The Aston Martin DB11 manages to simultaneously look aggressive and elegant.
The DB11 isn't all brute power under the hood either. In an effort to conserve fuel when you aren't screaming down the highway, Aston Martin applies what it calls Intelligent Cylinder Deactivation to deactivate one bank of cylinders effectively turning your V12 into a straight 6. You may be asking how this is any different from other cars that do this. The answer lies in the 'Intelligent' part. In order to keep the engine at the optimal operating temperature the engine will alternate between active banks to keep any of the cylinders from getting too cool.
One thing you may notice is missing is a rear spoiler to help create downforce to help keep your tires connected to the road. What Aston Martin has done is use what they call a "virtual spoiler". The "virtual spoiler" sucks in air from intakes inside the C pillars, carries it through ducts hidden inside of the body, and expels it through the rear deck lid. This along with vents at the front wheel arches provide enough downforce to keep you firmly planted to the road on your way to hitting the 200 MPH top speed.
The Aston Martin DB11 certainly doesn't come cheap with a price tag starting at $212,000.00, but then again is that really too much to pay for a rolling piece of art?
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