Say Hello To Aston Martin's New 600bhp 5.2 Twin-Turbo V12
When we took a farewell drive in the Aston Martin DB9 recently (see below), there was one thing we wanted to focus on: the engine. That’s because it won’t be long before its 5.9-litre, naturally-aspirated V12 will be taken out of production and replaced with something of the turbocharged variety.
Now we know exactly what it’s going to be killed off by: an all-new 5.2-litre, twin-turbo V12, and it’s arriving this year. Other than the size and aspiration, not a lot has been confirmed, but there’s little doubt this is the engine that powers the incoming DB11. As far as a power output goes, we can expect around 600bhp, a healthy increase over the 568bhp you get from the 5.9’s most powerful state of tune in the Vanquish.
The big question is will it still sound as good as the old N/A? We get a vague idea in the reverb-tastic release video at the top of the page, and we have seen spy footage of DB11 prototypes running what we assume is the new 5.2-litre engine - but we’ll be reserving judgement for now.
While the 5.2-litre V12 is an Aston Martin-developed unit, the replacement for the company’s 4.7-litre V8 - originally based on a Jaguar engine - will debut at a later date in the form of an AMG-sourced mill, presumably the 4.0-litre twin-turbo found in the C63 and GT.
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“Downsizing”, the Aston Martin way
Best comment EVER!
V12 keeps the majestic sound alive..
only 600 HP, seriously aston?
What’s your problem? This engine is the base 5.2 V12, going in the DB9. The Vanquish will get a more powerful version. It’s like the 4.0 twin turbo Audi V8. It makes 420HP in the Audi S6, but makes 600HP in the Audi S8 Plus. Turbo engines can be tuned for more power EASILY.
For the love of god but that in the Vantage
Ooooh yes Mercedes I hope you’re taking notes.
This is how a boosted V12 should sound
AMG helped Aston make this engine. Also, I did you hear how their boosted 4.0 V8 sounds in the AMG GTS? They know how make a turbo engine sound good.
I have wood…
The V12 is there. Nuff said
Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4’s 5.2 L Naturally Aspirated V10 engine produces more than 600 BHP, and Aston Martin needs Twin-Turbochargers?
I can guarantee it doesn’t ‘need’ twin turbo’s. There will be a lot of play left in that engine!!
Huracan is V10 anyway :P
But if Aston Martin wants it that way, then let it be…
What’s funny to me is that Lambo (or Audi for that matter) get similar power from 5.2 naturally aspirated V10.
This has better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. That’s why they made it in the first place. Also, this is the base engine. Audi’s twin turbo 4.0 V8 makes 420HP in the Audi S6, but makes 600HP in the Audi S8. Don’t worry.
These guys are doing their part! Keep internal combustion alive!!!