Aston Martin DB11 V8 not happening for now

Following an official debut in Geneva last year, the Aston Martin DB11 is already in production and is currently available only with the brand’s V12 engine. This is about to change soon, as the British marque is reportedly going to present the V8 variant of the car during the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show in mid-April.

During China’s largest auto show, the DB11 will finally arrive in a version powered by the Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-liter eight-cylinder biturbo motor, expected to deliver more than 530 horsepower (395 kilowatt) in this application. Put another way, this will be the British version of the Mercedes AMG GT S, which uses the same engine.
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CANADIANCOMMENTS - 4/4/2017 6:25:46 PM

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There likely should not be an DB11S. Save a power bump for the next Vanquish or V-names top car in the range. I myself have never been keen on Aston's having V12 engines. This was done for marketing purposes, not something that was historically part of the brand. The firm can create smaller 4.0L twin turbo engines that deliver power from 400hp to 700hp just like McLaren. 5.0L engine could make 800hp or whatever is needed for the top model. V12 engines are just not needed at Aston Martin.

bperlow - 4/6/2017 1:17:29 PM

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v-12s need to go the way of the dinosaur..