Say Hello To The New 503bhp Aston Martin DB11 V8

Aston Martin has revealed a lighter, sportier version of the DB11 packing a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
Say Hello To The New 503bhp Aston Martin DB11 V8

Before we go any further, don’t panic: you can still have an Aston Martin DB11 with a 5.2-litre V12. This isn’t a case of downsizing - Aston has just brought another option to the table, and it’s quite a tempting one.

Under the massive clamshell bonnet you’ll find a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, and although there’s - funnily enough - no mention of Mercedes-AMG in the press release, make no mistake: this engine is based on Affalterbach’s ‘63’ eight-banger as part of Gaydon’s technical tie-up with Daimler.

Say Hello To The New 503bhp Aston Martin DB11 V8

It puts out 503bhp, which is almost 100bhp less than the V12, but thanks to the kerb weight dropping 115kg to 1760kg, it’s scarcely slower. 0-62mph takes four seconds dead, just a tenth down on the V12. Top speed is 187mph, meanwhile.

Perhaps more important is where the weight savings are. With less weight on the nose, it should be a far more nimble car than the V12, and Aston Martin claims it has “fully exploited” the DB11’s newfound agility with revised suspension geometry, bushings, anti-roll bars, springs, dampers and ESP software.

Say Hello To The New 503bhp Aston Martin DB11 V8

Interior options are all the same as the V8, but if you’re eagle-eyed enough you’ll be able to tell a V8 from a V12 on the outside. The alloy wheels get a different finish, the headlamps have been given darker bezels, and there are two vents on the bonnet, rather than four.

This should be fun to point out to your friends when you spot one, and they’ll almost certainly be very interested. Or maybe not.

Say Hello To The New 503bhp Aston Martin DB11 V8

The V8 should be much kinder to your wallet when it comes to running costs: you’re looking at 28.5mpg on the combined cycle, and 230g/km of CO2. Gaydon is expecting the car to be popular in China, where vehicle taxation is linked to engine size.

It’s available to order now, priced from £144,900 and up. First deliveries will happen during the last quarter of 2017.

Comments

Yazid Ghanem

Yes please.

06/27/2017 - 23:12 |
2 | 0
Alex Joe Mills

Choosing between an Amg V8 or an Aston V12 is like choosing between fillet or rump steak. You just can’t decide

06/27/2017 - 23:13 |
72 | 1

But the V12 is AMG too

06/27/2017 - 23:21 |
7 | 6

I dont mind having both

06/28/2017 - 20:26 |
0 | 0

I would pick the V12

07/06/2017 - 16:49 |
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Anonymous

Its nice that cars that don’t look overaggressive still exist

06/28/2017 - 01:26 |
22 | 0
Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

fast cars*

06/28/2017 - 01:27 |
5 | 0
TheMindGarage

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I’m with you. A Lamborghini will just get you swamped with camera phones, but Astons tend to be left alone. They look good without being too flashy.

06/28/2017 - 08:44 |
2 | 0
Anonymous

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06/29/2017 - 00:46 |
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Fairuz

Hope clarckson review the “brown” version again 😂😂

06/28/2017 - 02:02 |
8 | 0
Bryan Bobbylight

This is like injecting some Hip-Hop in the middle of an Opera. Kill it with fire.

06/28/2017 - 02:29 |
1 | 6
Anonymous

Beauty ( Australian accent) XD

06/28/2017 - 05:26 |
2 | 1
AC2 - The Now 14 Year Old CTzen

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Ain’t she a beaut, love

07/03/2017 - 18:31 |
0 | 0
Archive Aston (Aston Martin squad)
06/28/2017 - 06:21 |
12 | 0
Ben Ireland

It’d be better if you could actually tell the difference between the 2 models

06/28/2017 - 06:44 |
5 | 1
Anonymous

So… a screaming sound or a grumbling sound?

06/28/2017 - 06:54 |
0 | 0
Bmfb98

Kerb weight of 1760kg is actually quite good for a luxury coupe

06/28/2017 - 10:29 |
3 | 0

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