![]() ![]() ![]() However, the supply contract with Ford was bound to end soon enough, not to mention that its fuel consumption wasn't exactly good. The current V12 units used by Aston Martin were made using some components supplied by Ford, the British brand’s previous owner, the engine itself being based on two V6s. Thanks to turbocharging, the 5.2-liter unit could be the most powerful engine ever made by the luxury manufacturer for a series production car, except for those of the One-77 and Vulcan.Īston Martin’s latest powerplant will not be the only turbocharged offering in the range, the manufacturer expecting some V8 twin-turbo units from Mercedes- AMG, its most recent partner. The twin-turbo V12 unit is completely new in Aston Martin’s range and will be the first of its kind for the British carmaker. The new engine will first be used by the upcoming DB11 and is expected to deliver around 600 HP with loads of torque. The teaser clip shows an inlet manifold that reads “ V12 5.2 Twin Turbo” and depicts the startup of the new power plant from Gaydon. ![]()
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