Aston Martin V12 Powerplant to Live On

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Despite a partnership with AMG for V8 engines, the Aston Martin V12 will live on.

The 6.0-liter V12 powerplant, developed by Cosworth, will remain a staple in the British automaker’s lineup for years to come. Currently packing 565 hp, the engine originally debuted in 1999 and is still used in nearly every Aston Martin model in its current lineup. But despite other automakers turning away from massive V12 engines, Aston Martin will continue developing its powerplant and it will remain “at the heart of a number of our flagship models for the foreseeable future,” said Aston Martin correspondent Matthew Clarke in an interview with AutoBlog.

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Currently the brand is undecided on which models will receive the new V8 engine and which will retain the V12, but it is likely the V8 will find its way into numerous vehicles in the British automaker’s lineup.

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[Source: AutoBlog]

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

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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