Launched to replace the much-lauded and much-loved DB11, the all-new Aston Martin DB12’s arrival coincided with the celebration of the brand’s 110th birthday and three-quarters of a century of the famed DB ‘David Brown’ nameplate. However, be in no doubt; the new DB12 is a car that points most assuredly and most confidently to the future.
Aston Martin describes the DB12 as: “The world’s first super tourer” – a title it expresses visually to dramatic effect. Muscular, athletic, and achingly handsome from every conceivable angle, the DB12 is unashamedly more aggressively styled than its predecessor. It sports a larger front grille, more prominent aero features, and ultra-advanced new LED Matrix technology headlamps. It is also the first production model to leave Gaydon proudly bearing the latest version of the brand’s iconic wings badge.
The DB12’s extensively re-engineered, and uprated handbuilt twin-turbocharged V8 engine delivers more power, torque, and performance than before. Combining a mighty 680PS and a prodigious 800 Nm of pulling power, the sprint to 62mph is dispatched in a mere 3.6 seconds en route to a 202mph top speed.
Along with amped-up performance, Aston Martin’s engineering team has delivered numerous enhancements to the aluminium chassis, a stiffer body structure, wider front and rear track and larger wheels for even more assured handling and greater levels of driving engagement and pleasure. Significantly uprated adaptive dampers provide a suspension package with an even more comprehensive breadth of ability.
The DB12 features five intuitively mapped drive modes: GT, Sport, Sport+, Wet, and Individual. Each mode integrates next-generation Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with an Electronic Rear Differential to optimise cornering on both track and road, regardless of the conditions. By distributing torque intelligently, the system ensures superior handling, tighter control, and heightened driver confidence. Brilliantly agile and immensely responsive, the DB12 truly comes alive on challenging roads, defined by its formidable front-end grip and unrelenting traction.
Spearheading a era of fiercer performance, the DB12 offers unrelenting driver engagement powered by its mighty V8 heart. The ZF eight-speed automatic transmission is seamlessly paired with an Electronic Rear Differential, while shorter gear ratios and a lower final drive sharpen mid-range acceleration. The result is a more dynamic, responsive drive, regardless of the conditions.
With a top speed of 202 mph and a 0–62 mph sprint of just 3.6 seconds, the DB12 is powered by an exceptional 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. This all-aluminium heart has been comprehensively re-engineered, featuring modified cam profiles, an optimised compression ratio, and larger turbochargers supported by increased cooling capacity. As seamless as it is relentless, the DB12 elevates the ‘Grand’ into the elite echelons of the ‘Superpowered’.
At the heart of every Aston Martin remains a single focus: the driver. The DB12 provides a precision seating position with a perfect hip-to-heel ratio, while controls are ergonomically arranged along the car’s centreline to ensure a tactile, intuitive connection. A high centre console fosters total engagement with the vehicle’s interfaces, all within a cabin swathed in hand-stitched Bridge of Weir hides. Here, bold horizontal lines are softened by elegant ‘interior jewellery’ and intricate trim details. This high-tech, ultra-luxury space perfectly embodies Super Tourer values—balancing sublime comfort with smart connectivity to ensure every long-distance journey is effortlessly navigated and endlessly enjoyable.
Aston Martin’s next-generation bespoke infotainment system offers a formidable suite of connected technologies, featuring a spectacular surround-sound experience from our new audio partner, Bowers & Wilkins. With 15 speakers and 1,170 watts of power, the DB12 delivers a rich, immersive aural ambience that resonates from every corner of the cabin. It provides an expansive range of acoustic soundscapes, further enhanced by QuantumLogic Immersion™.
This marks the debut of the marque’s first in-house system, offering seamless support for wireless Apple CarPlay Ultra® and Android Auto™. The fully integrated multi-screen interface features Pure Black high-resolution displays with ultra-responsive touch sensitivity and intuitive voice control. Whether it is satellite navigation, your favourite playlists, or essential apps, every feature is now under your instant command.
4725mm
2135mm
1295mm
2805mm
1788kg
202mph
3.6 Seconds
680ps
800nm
4.0 Litre Twin-Turbo V8
262 litres
