New Aston Martin DB11 - Gorgeous... but elegant?

AstonKarim · 03-01-2016, 02:38 PM

I thought the partnership between AM and AMG did not go through and that the 5.2L V12 was crafted by AM, can someone confirm?

Aatish · 03-01-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AstonKarim

I thought the partnership between AM and AMG did not go through and that the 5.2L V12 was crafted by AM, can someone confirm?

It did go through and yes the 5.2L is an in-house Aston production. The next V8 powered Aston will feature a AMG-Aston Turbo V8

AstonKarim · 03-01-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Aatish

It did go through and yes the 5.2L is an in-house Aston production. The next V8 powered Aston will feature a AMG-Aston Turbo V8

Awesome, I am more excited about the upcoming Vantage than the DB11, will they borrow the transmission too or that has not been announced?

Aatish · 03-01-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AstonKarim

Awesome, I am more excited about the upcoming Vantage than the DB11, will they borrow the transmission too or that has not been announced?

Haven't been announced yet, but the DB11 has a ZF 8-Speed, so I'm assuming that's going to be the go to transmission.

ShocknAwe · 03-01-2016, 04:16 PM

Design details are a mess. Pass.

edcvin · 03-01-2016, 04:43 PM

I prefer the older shape. Not a fan of the new design and seriously the damn Ford grill is still there...smh.

SakhirM4 · 03-01-2016, 04:50 PM

If the roof side panels matched the car it wouldn't look too bad. But that is just me - I don't like the different color panels on the Audi R 8 either. Ruins the car for me.

Red Bread · 03-01-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by edcvin

I prefer the older shape. Not a fan of the new design and seriously the damn Ford grill is still there...smh.

Seriously? It's an AM grille, that the Ford design chief stole at Ford not more than five years ago.

[img]http://www.conceptcarz.com/images/As...-07_AI_012.jpg[/img]

SakhirM4 · 03-01-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by edcvin

I prefer the older shape. Not a fan of the new design and seriously the damn Ford grill is still there...smh.

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Seriously? It's an AM grille, that the Ford design chief stole at Ford not more than five years ago.

Yep. Here is a 1958 Aston with a Ford grill

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John Galt · 03-02-2016, 09:01 AM

Hope it looks better in person

MightyMouseTech · 03-02-2016, 09:11 AM

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Yep. Here is a 1958 Aston with a Ford grill

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Jebus! No posting porn to this site!

I need a moment.........

KingOfJericho · 03-02-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by edcvin

I prefer the older shape. Not a fan of the new design and seriously the damn Ford grill is still there...smh.

Please, for the love of god, tell me you were being sarcastic....

ShocknAwe · 03-02-2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Jebus! No posting porn to this site!

I need a moment.........

No kidding. Huge +1. DB4 is epic.

gonzo · 03-02-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Please, for the love of god, tell me you were being sarcastic....

Don't hold your breath.

Ragged Edge · 03-05-2016, 01:38 AM

Geneva "Best in Show"
So the consensus is it's a good looking car, despite what a smattering of BMW forum people think.

http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20160...s-best-in-show

KingOfJericho · 03-07-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Edge

Geneva "Best in Show"
So the consensus is it's a good looking car, despite what a smattering of BMW forum people think.

http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20160...s-best-in-show

Isn't that simply the opinion of the editors of BBC Autos? Hardly consensus...

Blackraven · 03-07-2016, 09:58 AM

Regardless of what people may think, this new model is proving to be a financial success for Aston Martin.

More than 1,400 orders have been made for this new DB11 car
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11603061...a-strong-start

sygazelle · 03-07-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheYoungConnoisseur

Looks like a bastardized jag/amg gts and with a turbo engine from Benz YUCK.

Won't be replacing my v12 vanquish that's for sure

I'm glad I don't have a beautiful v12 Vanquish to defend. It makes it easier for me to simply look at this new DB11 and enjoy everything about it.

FriskyDingo · 03-07-2016, 10:03 AM

Looks pretty good, but it's certainly no (late model) Vanquish, Vantage, or DBS.

Ragged Edge · 03-07-2016, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Isn't that simply the opinion of the editors of BBC Autos? Hardly consensus...

Tehehe! Who are you? I don't think your (or my) opinion really matters.

Show me a publication that says the car is ugly. Truly ugly. Until then, BBC is a far greater consensus than you have provided. Keep in mind how prolific the BBC is around the world.

KingOfJericho · 03-07-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Edge

Tehehe! Who are you? I don't think your (or my) opinion really matters.

Show me a publication that says the car is ugly. Truly ugly. Until then, BBC is a far greater consensus than you have provided. Keep in mind how prolific the BBC is around the world.

That's not what "consensus" means. We (people on automotive forums) are the general car-buying public and the people who would actually buy the car, not the BBC. Regardless of how highly regarded the BBC is, the piece is still the opinion of a few (likely British) editors reviewing the most classically British sports car. The real news would be if they, too, thought it was underwhelming. I've never started thinking anything is beautiful because of any published opinion. Also, the car isn't "truly ugly", it's just not Aston Martin-beautiful. A shame considering they've been the benchmark of beauty for the last decade or so.

ScarecrowBoat · 03-07-2016, 04:06 PM

I like it a lot but don't think it looks particularly exotic or elegant like I feel most Astons look. One of those things where in 1 year you get used to the new look/feel and there isn't an issue.

Do have to say though, the classic DB9 is so freaking classy and beautiful, this looks more like a Jag to me.

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