Don't Rule Out Inline-Six Engines for Aston Martin
A six-cylinder engine from AMG could be used in an Aston Martin.
Now that the British automaker has introduced a DB11 model with a V8 engine sourced from Mercedes-AMG, Aston Martin isn’t ruling out the possibility of using a six-cylinder engine as part of the technical partnership with the German automaker. Mercedes has a new family of inline-six-cylinder engines, and Aston Martin may have to turn to them as fuel consumption regulations continue to become more strict worldwide.
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Speaking at the DB11 V8 launch in Spain, DB11 vehicle line director Paul Barritt indicated Aston Martin isn’t ruling anything out just yet. “We’re watching everything that they’re doing, and there are certain things in place [within the agreement] but not everything,” he said. “We will just keep a watching brief and see what fits in with our plans. You can see the direction of travel within the industry and we’d be foolish not to be looking at the sixes, and we’re still looking at eights and twelves.”
It is believed Mercedes-AMG is currently working on a hybrid powertrain featuring a twin-turbo, inline-six engine and it could be something Aston Martin considers using. Barritt also admitted Aston Martin doesn’t care so much on whether it’s an inline-six or a V6, saying the brand isn’t bothered by the configuration.
[Source: Drive]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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inline vs V also means half as many valvetrains timing chains head gaskets and two less camshafts.