Set to be revealed at The Quail, memories of an Aston Martin V12 are now replaced with an AMG twin-turbo V8.
didn't just throw a crate engine in, as its engineers tuned the proprietary turbocharging system, compression ratio, and camshaft profile for super touring use.
Using a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission to funnel all that power to the rear wheels, the duality of the gearbox will be shown through smooth cruising and gut-punching performance. Intelligent adaptive dampers are standard, as are 21-inch forged alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot S 5 tires made to Aston Martin's precise requirements. While the 400mm front and 360mm rear discs are plenty big as is, Aston is also offering a Carbon Ceramic Brake kit that will help reduce brake fade and sheds about 60 pounds of unsprung weight.Like Aston convertibles before it, the DB12 Volante will employ a K-fold roof mechanism, taking 14 seconds to open and 16 seconds to close.
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