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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a grand touring car produced by the British car manufacturer Aston Martin. The car was unveiled in May 2023 as a replacement for the DB11.

History

The DB12 was presented on 24 May 2023[3][4] at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.[5] The DB12 is also the first Aston Martin vehicle to wear the brand's new logo.[6][7]

Design

The DB12 is a major technological restyling of the DB11 with touches of the DBS.[8] Compared to that, the DB12 has a larger radiator grille, wider track widths and new LED headlights.[9] It also features a redesigned interior and an all-new infotainment system, which can support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.[10]

Variants

DB12 Coupé

The DB12 features a 4.0-litre M177 twin-turbo V8 engine with a power output of 680 PS and 590 lbft of torque.[11] The increase in performance is achieved by optimized compression, larger turbochargers, and improved cooling.[12] The DB12 accelerates from 0–62 mph in 3.6 seconds, and it has a top speed of 202 mph.[3] The 5.2-litre V12 engine from the previous model is no longer offered.[13]

DB12 Volante

Aston Martin unveiled a convertible version of the DB12, the DB12 Volante, on 14 August 2023.[14] The Volante's roof is an eight-layer fabric top that can open in 14 seconds and close in 16 seconds, with this possible at speeds of up to 31 mph. The DB12 Volante is also claimed to have five per cent better torsional rigidity than the DB11 Volante.[15][16] The DB12 Volante accelerates from 0–62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and has the same top speed as the coupé of 202 mph.[17]

DB12 S

On 8 October 2025, Aston Martin unveiled a more powerful variant called the DB12 S. It has a higher power output of 700 PS while torque remains unchanged at 590 lbft.[18] The transmission calibration is revised for 50 per cent improvements in shift speed, allowing the DB12 S to accelerate from 0–62 mph in 3.5 seconds for the coupé, and 3.6 seconds for the Volante.[19] The top speed remains unchanged at 202 mph.[20]

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References

  1. Tim Pollard. New Aston Martin DB12 unveiled: dynamic and digital overboost ahoy! CAR Magazine, May 24, 2023^
  2. Charlie Martin. Aston Martin DB12 Volante is most powerful V8 cabrio GT Autocar, August 14, 2023^
  3. Felix Page. New Aston Martin DB12: V8 GT starts firm's new era Autocar, 24 May 2023^
  4. Angel Sergeev. Aston Martin DB12 Revealed With 671-HP AMG V8 And 202 MPH Top Speed Motor1.com, May 24, 2023^
  5. Leo Barraclough. Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Maguire, Queen Latifah Among Guests at Aston Martin Party During Cannes Film Festival Variety, 25 May 2023, retrieved 25 May 2023^
  6. Eric Stafford. 2024 Aston Martin DB12 Revealed as a 671-HP 'Super' Tourer Car and Driver, May 24, 2023^
  7. John McIlroy. New Aston Martin DB12 uncovered with 671bhp and 202mph top speed Auto Express, May 25, 2023^
  8. Lucas Bell. The Aston Martin DB12 Is More Familiar Than New Road & Track, 25 May 2023^
  9. Angus MacKenzie. 2024 Aston Martin DB12 First Look: Aston Drops Another Stunning Supercar Motor Trend, May 24, 2023^
  10. Alistair Charlton. Aston Martin Reveals New $245,000 DB12 'Super Tourer' Forbes, 25 May 2023, retrieved 25 May 2023^
  11. Jamie Edkins. New Aston Martin DB12 revealed: price, specs and release date Carwow, 25 May 2023, retrieved 25 May 2023^
  12. Stuart Gallagher. 2023 Aston Martin DB12 arrives with new design, interior and 671bhp V8 Evo, 25 May 2023, retrieved 25 May 2023^
  13. Ollie Marriage. This is the new 671bhp Aston Martin DB12 Top Gear, 25 May 2023, retrieved 25 May 2023^
  14. Vijay Pattni. The Aston Martin DB12 Volante has arrived, and it looks predictably lovely Top Gear, 14 August 2023, retrieved 14 August 2023^
  15. Mike Duff. 2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Fetchingly Follows the Coupe Car and Driver, 14 August 2023, retrieved 14 August 2023^
  16. Emmet White. Aston Martin Ups The Ante With Drop-Top DB12 Volante Autoweek, 14 August 2023, retrieved 14 August 2023^
  17. Sean Carson. New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week Auto Express, 19 August 2023, retrieved 19 August 2023^
  18. Vijay Pattni. Top of the DB tree: behold the new 690bhp Aston Martin DB12 S Top Gear, 8 October 2025, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  19. Jordan Katsianis. Near-700bhp Aston Martin DB12 S revealed as brand's fastest four-seater Auto Express, 8 October 2025, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  20. Ethan Jupp. New Aston Martin DB12 S is a tightened grand tourer riposte to the Ferrari Amalfi Evo, 8 October 2025, retrieved 8 October 2025^