Aston Martin DB12: Automotive Overview

AuHavrePro · 2023-05-24T22:33:13Z

Explore the Aston Martin DB12 through collector insights on design, customization, and engineering. Discover its unique features and market position.

AuHavrePro's initial post on the Aston Martin DB12 sparked a vibrant discussion among collectors, delving into the nuances of its design, engineering, and market positioning. This article synthesizes the community's insights, offering a deeper understanding of Aston Martin's latest grand tourer and its place within the luxury automotive landscape. Readers will gain valuable perspectives on the DB12's unique attributes and how it compares to its rivals.

Key Points from the Discussion

AuHavrePro shared his personalized configuration for the DB12, opting for a '1959' vintage green exterior, named after the Le Mans-winning Aston DBR1, and a sage green and 'Dark Knight' interior with carbon fiber and dark aluminum trim.
Fellow collector cazalea presented his own DB12 configuration, favoring a purple/blue exterior theme paired with a terra cotta/blue interior, influenced by his preference for blue cars and a desire to move away from red vehicles.
patrick_y clarified the extent of the Aston Martin-Mercedes partnership, noting that Aston Martin primarily uses the standard AMG V8 engine, not the dry sump version found in the AMG GT, and that the overall integration is less extensive than the Audi-Lamborghini collaboration.
patrick_y highlighted the Lamborghini Huracan's appeal, emphasizing its blend of Italian emotion and German technical expertise, leading to high reliability due to its significant Audi component sharing, making it an 'easy to drive' yet emotional sports car.
AuHavrePro expressed his initial impressions of the DB12's design, particularly praising the front and interior, while reserving final judgment on the rear design until an in-person examination.
patrick_y further elaborated on the limited Mercedes componentry in Aston Martin vehicles, stating that beyond the V8 engine, infotainment, and some software, Aston Martin utilizes an 8-speed transmission not supplied by Mercedes and distinct chassis tuning.

The Discussion

AuHavrePro

May 24, 2023

671 horsepower DB12 improves a winning formula.... www.autoblog.com

patrick_y

May 24, 2023

This one is definitely more of a facelift than a new model. Looks like Aston Martin is going the McLaren route, new nomenclature for every facelift. 12C and 650S were very much the same cars, the 650S being a facelift version of the 12C; but the 720S was a mostly-new model. Is the new DB12 dry sump? Probably doesn't have to be since it's being billed as a grand tourer and not as a sports car.

AuHavrePro

May 24, 2023

They are claiming 80% of the vehicle components are brand new. I do think that the front of the car, and especially the interior look considerably better than the DB11. The only substantial visual carryover is the rear end which I was hoping they would make further improvements on as well.... (was never much of a fan of those slightly fussy rear light covers....). I don't think it's a dry sump either. Let's wait and hear what the first reviews say........

Thomas_3

May 24, 2023

Aston Martin may just be the one.

patrick_y

May 24, 2023

You get all the Italian emotion, plus the German technical expertise. And here's the kicker, for an exotic brand sporty car, it's actually VERY RELIABLE. Remember, 18-20% of it is basically AUDI; people say that this is a bad thing - but it's really a good thing! Mass market brands are much more reliable than small niche brands. Much of the components in the Lamborghini Huracan come from the Audi R8, many with almost no modifications! The Ferrari is a bigger, more comfortable car, and has a much

AuHavrePro

May 24, 2023

Depends on what any one person is predominantly looking for....

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