The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is an exemplary Grand Tourer that is the most powerful and efficient DB ever produced by the British brand. It made its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show where it was launched to replace the highly celebrated DB9. The brand has introduced to two models of the vehicle that is a coupe and convertible that they are calling Volante.
It is a luxury vehicle that is engineered to set precedents in the field of most powerful coupes ever introduced in the market. The designers at Aston Martin have brought a host of changes to the new DB11 with a completely new chassis, steering, electronics, suspension, a convertible body style, and a brand new powerful yet fuel-efficient V8 engine.
The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is the first model of Aston Martin’s “second century” plan in which the brand has decided to introduce 7 new luxury vehicles in 7 years. It has an aggressive exterior that demands respect and attraction from onlookers. The interior of both the coupe and Volante is designed to provide a variety of comfort and convenience features to make the ride an unforgettable experience.
Here is a detailed review of the vehicle with a closer look at its design, performance attributes, technologies, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11
When it comes to the design of vehicles, Aston Martin is known for producing vehicles that always bring a unique design concept to the market. The exterior of the all-new DB11 is aggressive and aerodynamic and to enhance its aerodynamic efficiencies, the designers have elegantly fitted new elements in its exterior. The interior of the vehicles is laced with excellent luxuries and premium materials to take the driving experience to new heights.
Exterior
The all-new Aston Martin DB11 has a new bonded aluminum body structure that perfectly combines lightness and strength to deliver an excellent performance. Thanks to a 65 mm wide wheelbase, the Grand Tourer looks more wide and authentic with a perfect body weight distribution. It has an eye-catching exterior that is capable of turning the heads wherever it goes.
It has an aerodynamic body that improves the performance and fuel efficiency. The new DB11 features the signature clamshell hood at the front that is made from single piece of aluminum and make the front look aggressive. On the rear, the available Aston Martin Aeroblade enables a smooth passage of air around the vehicle to improve the aerodynamic efficiency.
The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 features new side skirts, a race-inspired diffuser and new bumpers that add to the aggressive profile of the vehicle. This legendary Grand Tourer is instantly recognizable with its iconic radiator grille that has been refined to look more attractive. It has large air vents in the front bumper to keep the engine cool and reduce the air drag for better stability during the ride.
Aston Martin, for the first time ever, has introduced a convertible body of DB11 and calling it the “modern-day interpretation of the coveted DB Volante”. The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 Volante is designed to bring an exhilarating open-top drive experience and make the prestigious DB11 lineup even better. The convertible has “K-fold” design roof top that can be opened at up to 31mph and its reliability has been tested successfully over 100,000 times.
The new Aston Martin DB11 has LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights, side lights and cornering lights that provide an excellent view of the road. It has LED light blade tail-lamps that elevate the beauty of its rear side. The Grand Tourer is fitted with 20-inch 10-spoke Silver Diamond Turned wheels that provide a strong road grip for a smooth and efficient ride.
A breathtakingly sleek and athletic form that perfectly expresses the DB11 Volante’s character.#DB11Volante
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— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) October 15, 2017
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Interior
The interior of 2018 Aston Martin is ergonomically designed with fine materials and is a true example of craftsmanship. Laced with excellent luxuries and ergonomic features, the cabin of the Grand Tourer is a perfect place to sit and enjoy the ride. It has a 4 passenger seating capacity in Volante and a 2 passenger capacity in coupe with the option of four seats.
The new DB11 Volante has a fully foldable roof that can be folded down to enjoy extra headroom and storage capacity. It has two ISOFIX points for two children seats on the rear side that enhance the convenience of passengers.
The interior of 2018 Aston Martin DB11 Coupe is designed to be more spacious so that the passengers can enjoy a comfortable ride. It has 10mm of extra headroom for front passengers and the rear passengers can enjoy an increased 54mm of headroom and 87mm of legroom.
A three-spoke leather trimmed steering wheel with driver’s assistance controls is fitted in the cabin that provides excellent control of different functions of the vehicle at driver’s fingertips. A 12-inch TFT display screen is placed behind the steering wheel so the driver can see information about multiple functions of the vehicle in the digital display.
The all-new DB11 features ventilated front seats that provide excellent comfort to the driver and front passenger. The available state-of-the-art dual-zone automatic climate control enables the passengers to enjoy the ride to the fullest.
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Performance Attributes of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11
The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is fitted with exceptional performance attributes to deliver an exhilarating driving experience. A revised suspension with multiple driver-selectable modes is fitted in the vehicle to enrich its dynamic adaptability.
It has front Independent double wishbone with anti-roll bars, coil springs, and adaptive dampers suspension that improves the stability of the vehicle in different road conditions. The available rear Multi-link with anti-roll bar, coil spring, and adaptive dampers suspension improves the cornering ability of the vehicle.
To further improve the performance of all-new DB11, Aston Martin has introduced an Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Skyhook technology modes GT, Sporty and Sport+. This system effectively adjusts the suspension of the vehicle according to different available driving modes for a dynamic and smooth driving experience.
An Intelligent Cylinder Bank Activation System is introduced in this new Grand Tourer that makes it the most fuel-efficient and cleanest DB ever produced by Aston Martin.
Aston Martin has introduced two powerful engines in the new DB11 that are capable of producing enhanced power. This is a rear-wheel drive Grand Tourer and both of the engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Shift-by-Wire Control System.
The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that is able to generate 503 horsepower and 675Nm of torque. With this engine, the Grand Tourer can go from 0-100 Km/h in just 4.0 seconds at a top speed of 187mph.
To make the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 the most powerful DB in the brand’s history, Aston Martin has introduced a new 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine that is capable of producing 600 horsepower and massive 700Nm of torque. It allows the vehicle to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 3.9 seconds at a top speed of 200mph.
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Technologies
The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is equipped with advanced technologies for enhanced comfort and convenience of the driver and passengers. An 8-inch TFT Screen is fitted in the center of the dashboard to serve as a main source of infotainment.
The available technologies are:
- 400-watt Aston Martin Audio System
- Wi-Fi Hub
- iPhone Integration
- iPod
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Satellite Navigation
- DAB Radio
- Auto Park Assist
- Blind Spot Assistance
Safety Features of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11
Today, car brands are introducing modern safety features in vehicles to provide maximum safety top passengers in during the ride. The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is fitted with excellent safety features that enhance the safety of passengers in the most challenging driving conditions.
Following are some of the most important safety features of this vehicle:
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electric Park Brake
- Traction Control
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Positive Torque Control
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring
- Hydraulic Brake Assist
- Launch Control
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring
- Cruise Control and Speed Limiter
Price and Availability in the UAE
Aston Martin has introduced their all-new DB11 in the UAE with its coupe and convertible body style at different prices. The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 with a V8 engine is available at a starting price of AED 800,000 while the starting price of 2018 Aston Martin DB11 with a V12 engine is AED 945,000.
The starting price of 2018 Aston Martin Volante in the UAE is AED 850,000.
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