Aston Martin launches DB12 S with more power and improved suspension

Aston Martin presents the S version of its flagship DB12, a grand tourer that elevates the concept of power and comfort in a single package. The new model arrives with 690 horsepower, 20 horsepower more than the standard version, as well as significant improvements to the transmission, suspension and braking. Preço starting at $300,000, with the possibility of exceeding $400,000 with luxury customizations.

The development of the DB12 S answered a fundamental question: what is grander than a traditional grand tourer? The answer was a “super tourer”, a category that Aston Martin created for this model. The changes may seem subtle on paper, but the driving experience reveals a completely transformed car.

Motor and performance receive mechanical optimizations

The 4.0L twin-turbo V-8 engine gained an additional 20 horsepower through precise tuning. Alterações fuel, ignition timing and compression pressure work together with a new titanium exhaust system to broaden the torque curve. Peak remains at 590 lb-ft, but the distribution changes significantly across the rev range.

The eight-speed automatic transmission has received control pressure revisions, allowing for faster gear changes. The new launch control system further reduces acceleration times. The result: 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds, a 0.1 second improvement over the conventional DB12. Calibrações on the accelerator get the most out of these modifications.

Esses increments are not a whim. The transmission and engine work in harmony so that you feel each gear change as a direct response to your command. Pressionar pedal generates progressive, aggressive acceleration from any speed, while gear changes cause a slight head movement that indicates real power being converted into motion.

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Chassis and suspension prioritize comfort and stability

The suspension system received special attention. A stiffer rear anti-roll bar, more aggressive camber and software tweaks to the shock absorbers work together to create a paradoxical sensation: the car feels like it has more suspension travel while offering a softer ride. High-speed stability is improved without sacrificing agile cornering behavior.

The steering system has received modifications to the rack to reduce what engineers describe as “center friction.” The result is a more organic feel, closer to classic British driving. Freios carbon ceramics replace the steel system, offering weight reduction and superior performance with precise modulation.

Durante A demanding route that included winding canyon sections, open mountain pavement, damaged urban streets and highways, the DB12 S behaved elegantly and without apparent effort. The word that best describes the experience is “organic”. The car breathes over holes, tense for curves, exhales on straights.

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Modos driving changes dynamic behavior

Changing driving mode creates tangible transformations. One click to Sport makes the car’s muscles flex, everything becomes more responsive and immediate. Sport+ takes the reactivity forward, like a sprinter in the starting blocks. Girar back to GT mode instantly transforms the car, making it calm and engaging.

On open highways, the DB12 S maintains composure and comfort with minimal workload for the driver. On winding back roads, the suspension in GT mode preserves comfort without compromising performance. Body control is exceptional even with the springs in the softest position, and the electronic rear differential works in tandem to handle quick left-to-right transitions.

The updated braking system offers exceptional precision with excellent modulation. Quanto upon acceleration, the twenty horsepower increase may go unnoticed, but the broadened torque curve and transmission upgrades are immediately apparent. The DB12 S accelerates effortlessly from any speed.

Luxurious Acabamento complements advanced engineering

The interior has received new luxury details, while the aerodynamic package is now standard, including a visible rear diffuser in a robust design. Essas additions elevate the visual appeal without adding unnecessary weight.

The complete technical sheet:

• Motor: 4.0L twin-turbo V-8 with 690 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque
• Transmissão: 8-speed Automática
• 0–60 mph: 3.4 seconds
• Peso: 4,000 lbs
• Consumo: 14 mpg city, 21 mpg highway
• Autonomia combined: 350 miles
• Oferecido now in dealerships

Posicionamento market sets new category standard

The starting price of $300,100 represents a premium of approximately $11,000 over the standard DB12. Nosso test car reached $400,300 with approximately $35,000 in luxury interior upgrades, $30,000 in exterior upgrades including visible carbon fiber, import duties and miscellaneous extras.

Não is affordable by any conventional metric, but what other car covers the same territory that the DB12 S manages to cover so effortlessly? The front-engine Um Ferrari won’t be close in comfort, and will still have an obtuse capacitive infotainment system in place of the Aston’s Apple CarPlay Ultra. Um Bentley Continental GT Speed will not be as sporty. Um Rolls-Royce Spectre would be too soft for dynamic work. Essas comparisons reveal the unique position of the DB12 S.

The car encapsulates the magic of the Aston Martin experience. Exquisitamente Stylish and opulently equipped, the DB12 S is equally comfortable consuming endless miles on the interstate as it is conquering winding roads in remote locations. It’s much more than a grand tourer.