Aston Martin DB11 Interior Prototype Spied Using Mercedes S-Class Dash Electronics

We've already uncovered proof that Aston Martin's DB9 successor due in late 2016 will be turbocharged - and today we can confirm that the 'DB11' will use Mercedes-Benz electrical architecture, including S-class-sourced digital instruments and switchgear.

CAR magazine's spies have nosed inside the cabin and uncovered electronic dials taken straight from a Merc as well as a Comand interface rotary controller and switches for heating, chassis settings and more. Gaydon has already confirmed its partnership with Daimler would include sharing electrical architecture - long an Aston Martin weakness - and here's the proof.
 

Car4Life - 6/30/2015 2:38:07 PM

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Not surprising considering Aston will more than likely be bought by Mercedes within the next 5-10 yrs if that long. Their business plan will not allow them to survive as in much longer and Benz will not allow another owner to step in and gain access to their tech.

MDarringer - 6/30/2015 3:09:46 PM

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Indeed I agree. It then begs the question of a Mercedes merger with Renault-Nissan.

runninglogan1 - 7/1/2015 4:30:24 AM

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BMW has Rolls, VW has Bentley and Mercedes WILL have Aston.