2018 ASTON MARTIN DB11 REVIEW - SPECIFICATIONS AND PHOTOS

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Contents of the review:

Appearance
Salon of a sports car DB11
Specifications
Security systems
Price and configuration

If we talk about prestigious, but at the same time, powerful sports cars, many will immediately recall the famous British films. An example of this is the cars of the Aston Martin company. The first models were presented back in 1915, today one of the new models in the company's lineup is the Aston Martin DB11 2018, available as a coupe and convertible.

In comparison with the already produced models of the British manufacturer, the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 is truly new, but the designers tried to preserve some recognizable features. Before the release of this model, the British manufacturer signed a contract with Daimler, so in the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 you can find individual Mercedes parts that were not on British cars. Let's take a closer look at the new sports car.

2018 Aston Martin DB11 exterior

Rumors that the British car manufacturer decided to deviate from its rules and start producing updated and completely new sports cars have been around for several years. The end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018 made changes to the brand's lineup, thereby opening up completely new models to fans.

The new sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 is truly elegant, prestigious and modern. At the same time, the details and features of the body give out well the attitude of the sports car to the DB series. The front end of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is larger in relation to the rear, but that was to be expected as there are two new engines under the hood. The radiator grille is recognizable from previous DB series cars, being more tapered at the top and wider at the bottom. Depending on the wishes of the buyer and the configuration, the grille can be with a black mesh insert or with horizontal chrome strips.

For better aerodynamics of the sports car, the lower part of the bumper of the Aston Amrtin DB11 2018 is decorated with an additional grille with a mesh insert and a splitter. As a basis for the design of the novelty, British engineers took the improvement of aerodynamics. Holes and air flow guides can be seen in many details. The front optics of the sports car are not adaptive, but the designers integrated LED daytime running lights into the headlights, the central part was taken under the lenses, with LED blocks at the base.

To emphasize the consistent British style, the optics background was made black. In shape, the optics turned out to be elongated, from the center of the grille to the front wheel arches. The hood of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is peculiar and does not at all look like the serial sports cars of other models. Instead of a separate section, the entire front section reclines, like the bonnet on the new Chevy Corvette. The front fenders were rather imitated, due to the curved parts of the hood of the Aston Martin DB11 2018. British engineers have cleverly approached the problem of solving the air pressure over the wheels under the fenders. They installed additional gills, and on the side they brought out air vents, with a decorative chrome line.

The shape of the hood of the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 is somewhat similar to the previously known models of the company, but it also has its own features. The front part is still adorned with the corporate chrome logo of the company. From the radiator grille to the A-pillars, there are two lines with characteristic curves, and two more small lines extend from the emblem to the windshield. The difference between the hood of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 can be considered two rectangular elongated holes for quick removal of hot air from the engine.

Another difference between the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 is the windshield. Engineers tilted it back, thereby reducing air resistance at high speed. As standard, the glass is heated in the wiper parking area, but for an additional fee, the windshield can be fully heated around the entire perimeter. To reduce the pressure on the front pillars and their deformation, the glass fixing area was made larger. This is clearly visible due to the thick black edging around the perimeter of the glass.

The side section of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 sports car is unique, the rear section is wider and protrudes in relation to the front section. The first thing that catches your eye is the unusual door handles, which began to be massively installed on modern sports cars, starting with the Jaguar F-Type. At first glance, it seems that the handle is touch sensitive, but in fact it is in the form of a swing. Just push down on the front and a handle appears on the back to open the doors. Regardless of the configuration or body type, there will be two doors in total, and four seats.

Similar to the windshield, the designers transferred the same slope to the side windows of the sports car. For the coupe and convertible, the side windows will be the same despite the different roof type. In a coupe, the second glass will be deaf, but in a convertible it will be movable. At the request of the buyer, the edging of the glasses can be black or chrome-plated. The lower part of the doors has also changed, due to the curved lines, this is both aerodynamics and at the same time the style of the new Aston Martin DB11 2018. Another noticeable line stretches from the front to the rear feet, emphasizing the shape of the new sports car.

The side mirrors have received almost no changes. The thin leg of the fastener is black, the lower part of the mirror body is of the same color, but the upper part of the body was painted in the body color. Due to the black background, the designers placed LED turn signal repeaters at the junction of the two bodies. As standard, the mirrors are electrically adjustable, automatically folded and heated.

The parameters of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 have grown significantly:

length - 4739 mm (including fasteners for license plates);
width of a sports car excluding mirrors - 1940 mm (including mirrors - 2060 mm);
height - 1279 mm;
wheelbase - 2805 mm.

The basis for the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 served as forged 20 ″ wheels with 10 spokes, front tires 255/40, behind 295/35, tire brand according to the Bridgestone standard. Despite the dimensions of the sports car, the curb weight is 1770 kg, this is due to the aluminum body. The weight of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is distributed 51% to the front and 49% to the rear. The volume of the fuel tank is 78 liters.

The body colors of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 are the most diverse:

black;
golden;
Navy blue;
gray blue;
blue;
silver;
dark grey;
blue;
light blue;
White;
burgundy;
bronze;
Orange;
yellow;
dark green.

The list of body shades for the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is not complete, since the manufacturer offers to choose the buyer according to his taste. Also, for an additional fee, they offer to paint the body of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 in several shades, including with a certain pattern or drawing lines.

The designers made the rear part of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 completely unusual. The feet are unusual, C-shaped. The trunk lid, both in the convertible and in the coupe, is curved in the end part, and the company's emblem with the model's inscription is also located here. The upper part of the trunk lid of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is decorated with a small mesh insert, at first glance it is decorative, but in fact it is an air duct for exhausting air from the side of a sports car.

You can open the trunk of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 only from the car's interior or from a button on the remote control, which is not always convenient. In addition, there are no sensors for contactless opening, which is also considered a disadvantage. Another drawback, for the most part, the mechanisms of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 are designed for warm weather, in cold weather the trunk does not open well, even if you press on the lid.

The volume of the luggage compartment of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 depends on the chosen body, for a coupe it will be larger, but for a convertible it will be smaller due to the folding roof. This should be taken into account, especially for transporting a pair of oversized suitcases. The lower part of the rear bumper of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is decorated with a large black plastic insert, diffuser and two exhaust tips. This decision not only improved the dynamics of the Aston Martin DB11 2018, but also emphasized the appearance.

The roof of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 depends on the body, for a convertible it is soft, with leather upholstery.For a coupe, the roof is rigid, with directional aerodynamic lines and a fairly large slope towards the rear. An electric panoramic sunroof can be installed on the roof at an additional cost. As for the rear window of the Aston Martin DB11 2018, it is small for a coupe and minimum dimensions for a convertible.

Regardless of the chosen body of the Aston Martin DB11 2018, be it a coupe or a convertible, the designers have tried their best to style the new sports car, giving new features and a characteristic sustained British style. The new Aston Martin DB11 2018 is truly attractive, modern, while with well-recognizable brand features.

Interior of Aston Martin DB11 2018

If the appearance of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is still somewhat reminiscent of the previously known models of sports cars from the British manufacturer, then the car interior is completely new. Since the British manufacturer has signed a contract with Daimler, many of the interior details are from Mercedes. It starts with the front panel of the sports car, it is made similar to the charged AMG from Mercedes. As the interior trim of the Aston Martin DB11 2018, the designers used high-quality leather, every detail of the panel is sheathed, from the dashboard to the side protrusions near the center console.

Another feature of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 from Mercedes is the 8 ″ central display of the multimedia system, the designers moved it above the main part. For an additional fee, the buyer can replace the display with a 10 ″, but that's not going to work anymore due to the dimensions of the panel. Aston Martin DB11 2018 used Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink as the multimedia platform. Whether the paid Apple CarPlay platform will be similar to the Mercedes ones is still unknown. Going down the panel, the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 has two air ducts and a gearbox control panel. Yes, it is not unusual at first glance, but in fact, the engineers brought the automatic transmission control to the front panel. There are only 4 buttons: D, N, P and R. The Start / Stop button for the Aston Martin DB11 2018 engine is also added here, which is much more convenient than behind the steering wheel.

They decided to leave the main part of tuning the suspension of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 and the choice of travel mode in the same place, making exactly the same joystick as in expensive Mercedes models. Control on the joystick is touch-sensitive, next to the button for the electromechanical handbrake, a round selector and access to the menu. In addition to everything, the lower part of the center console of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is occupied by a glossy dual-zone climate control panel with mechanical buttons, a little lower a tray for laser discs and an audio control panel.

According to fans of this British manufacturer, the audio system of the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 is not the best among the previously known models. There are 6 speakers installed around the perimeter, but can be expanded to 8 or 12. Between the front seats of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is a huge armrest, inside the armrest are several USB charging ports, AUX line-in and wireless charging.

Special attention is required for the interior trim of the Aston Martin DB11 2018. The manufacturer did not save and gave the buyer a choice. In other words, the interior of a new sports car can be designed taking into account the most sophisticated requirements. In the standard version of the Aston Martin DB11 2018, the interior is monochrome, in black, brown or beige. For the upholstery, only high-quality Caithness or Balmoral leather was used, with perforated inserts or Alcantara inserts.

Everything is literally covered with leather, including door linings, all kinds of inserts and even the ceiling. The buyer can design the interior of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 according to his taste, for example, by combining white inserts with a dark blue interior, add embroidered patterns around the perimeter, as well as add different inserts from carbon, wood and polished aluminum. It is possible that for an additional fee, the interior of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 can be fitted with any material and combination of materials.

The driver's seat of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 will not surprise you with special features. The dashboard is small, based on three color displays, each of which plays a role. The central display of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is reserved for a tachometer with a speedometer, the left display for the fuel level and temperature gauge, on the right the odometer and gauges of various security systems.

The steering wheel of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 is updated, covered with leather and three spokes. Two side needles are reserved for multifunction buttons, a third one for symmetry. On the side of the driver's door, there were levers for switching lighting devices, direction indicators and other systems. Starting with the basic configuration of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11, the gearshift paddles are also located behind the steering wheel, which allows you to fully feel the power of the sports car.

If desired, the steering wheel of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 can be adjusted in height and depth. To the left of the steering wheel of the sports car there are a pair of selectors for controlling the optics, buttons for controlling security systems, a fuel hatch and a trunk lid. On the driver's door panel of the Aston Martin DB11 2018, there is another selector for controlling the roof (in the convertible), side mirrors and power windows.

The last thing worth considering are the seats of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018. The front seats, as expected, are made in a sporty shape, with good lateral support. The backrest of the front seats is monolithic with head restraints, and is based on an aluminum frame. The driver and passenger seat of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 can be adjusted in 8 different directions using the electric drive, including the bend in the lumbar region. Both seats have memory for three positions, heating and cooling.

The second row of seats of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is less spacious than the first row, regardless of the selected configuration, only two passengers will be able to sit. This is due to the central bulkhead and seat recesses. Most noticeable in the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 Volante convertible with the roof down. With two protruding head restraints, the designers have added two protruding pads behind the seats, thus adding a sporty style to the car.

For the second row, recharging and climate control are available. A short passenger of average build can be accommodated here, since there is not much space allocated and you can easily rest your knees on the back of the front seat. In general, the interior of the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 is not bad, with consistent British features and austere style. But still, the details from Mercedes slightly spoiled individual elements of the interior of the Aston Martin DB11 2018, reminding that it is not unique.

Specifications Aston Martin DB11 2018

Just want to say that the technical characteristics of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 largely depend on the body. There are two engines available for the coupe - V12 and V8, but for the convertible only V8. After the purchase of a 5% stake by Mercedes, it was assumed that the engine of this brand would be installed under the hood of the new sports car, in fact, the engineers modified the existing V12 engine, but the V8 was borrowed from AMG.

The most powerful engine of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is the V12 with 48 valves and a volume of 5.2 liters. In total, such a unit can produce 608 horses, with a maximum torque of 700 Nm (6500 rpm). To increase the power reserve and give a more sporty style, two turbines are installed in a pair to the engine. From Mercedes, the new sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 inherited the cylinder shutdown system, fuel economy is not significant, but less than in previous cars of the company.

With such an engine, the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 will overcome the first hundred on the speedometer in 3.9 seconds, the maximum speed of the novelty is 322 km / h. The Aston Martin DB11 2018 engine is literally stuffed with various sensors, monitoring and control systems, which allows you to achieve the effect of a racing car with a good margin of power. The combustion chambers are made on special machines, and the exhaust system of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 is electronically controlled.

The second V8 engine of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 is weaker, but the difference is not significant, as already mentioned, it is taken from Mercedes AMG. The volume of such a unit is 4 liters, which makes it possible to squeeze out 510 horsepower. The maximum torque of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is 685 Nm. As in the previous engine, two Single Scroll turbochargers are installed to help, it turns out, one compressor per row of cylinders.

Despite not less power and volume of the engine, a sports car can overcome the first hundred square meters on the speedometer in the same 3.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this Aston Martin DB11 2018 is slightly less, only 300 km / h, which is 22 km / h less than the previous version. Regardless of the configuration of the Aston Martin DB11 2018, the engines will be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission ZF, due to which gear changes are not felt, and the response to the gas pedal is a matter of fractions of a second. The main thrust of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 engineers is a new carbon fiber propeller shaft that transfers torque from the gearbox to the rear wheels of the sports car. To protect the gimbal from all kinds of damage, it was hidden in a cast aluminum pipe.

The rear axle of the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 will surprise in its own way, the engineers added a limited-slip differential, which works on the basis of the DTV (Dynamic Torque Vectoring) system, which improves sharp maneuvering. The system independently decides which of the rear wheels to brake, thereby ensuring the perfect entry of the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 into sharp turns and stable grip.

The fuel consumption of the new sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 according to passport data in the urban cycle is about 13.5 - 16.6 liters. On the highway, a little less than 7.9 - 8.5 liters, the mixed cycle will require 9.9 - 11.4 liters, the data are average, taking into account normal driving without a sharp start and maneuvers. As you can see, the sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 turned out to be high-spirited, despite the appearance of many technical data from Mercedes, it has not lost its British elegance and rigor. Aston Martin DB11 2018 still recognizes the sharp character of the engine and a good power reserve, which is very important for sports cars of this class.

2018 Aston Martin DB11 safety

Given the economic collapse of the British automaker from 2008 to 2012, it became clear that new safety systems in sports cars were not to be expected. The first and main buyer of the British brand was supposed to be BMW, but for unknown reasons, the Indian company bought the main shareholding. To improve safety, the new owners offered Daimler to take over 5% of the brand, thereby gaining access to Mercedes' developments and safety systems.

One of the main safety systems that the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 borrowed from Mercedes AMG is the stabilization system, which, based on electronics and collected data, independently decides how best to keep the sports car on the road surface. New airbags were added, side airbags and curtains in the area of the rear head restraints appeared in the convertible.

Among the standard safety systems of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 are:

torque control system;
distribution of torque to the rear wheels;
all-round visibility system;
remote control;
ISOFIX child seat fasteners;
air spoiler AeroBlade;
automatic parking system;
stolen vehicle monitoring system;
pedestrian and road sign recognition system;
adaptive cruise control;
rain and light sensors.

This is the minimum list of systems for the new Aston Martin DB11 2018, since after gaining access to Mercedes systems, British engineers began to implement all kinds of security systems. Therefore, with each release of the Aston Martin DB11, you can find something new in the standard safety checklist.

The body of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 has also been modified, now it is completely made of aluminum alloy based on epoxy fasteners. The body was made using hot stamping and hardening technology. The door frames are cast with magnesium alloy, which significantly increased the safety of the Aston Martin DB11 2018. The braking system is also modified, in front there are steel two-piece discs 400/36 with calipers on 6 pistons, behind 360/32 - on a caliper on 4 pistons.

Otherwise, the safety of the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 has increased by an order of magnitude, in comparison with previous models. Separate elements of Mercedes have significantly influenced the novelty, giving zest and subtlety to the famous sports cars.

Price and configuration of Aston Martin DB11 2018

The use of parts and systems not of their own production drew the price of a new sports car. Initially, it was expected that the new product would be much cheaper than the manufactured models, but in fact it turned out to be more expensive. As already mentioned, the new Aston Martin DB11 2018 is available in two body styles: coupe and convertible, the main differences are in the roof and luggage compartment (not taking into account the technical characteristics), otherwise the cars are the same.

The price of a sports car will depend on the wishes of the buyer, starting at $ 214,820. The main competitors of the Aston Martin DB11 2018 are Ferrari California T, Bentley Continental GT and Rolls-Royce Dawn. Someone will say that this is a normal price for a sports car Aston Martin DB11 2018 from the legendary brand, but in fact, even the British themselves say that the price is too high. The novelty really surprised with many details, especially the aerodynamic details, which were previously given such attention.

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