2017 Aston Martin DB11 Easily the Best Looking Car in Lineup

Jodi Lai
by Jodi Lai

The 2017 Aston Martin DB11 made its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show sporting a swanky new look that brings the British automaker into a new era.

The coupe’s new look is highlighted by a long clamshell hood, new LED headlights, and a new take on that signature Aston Martin grille and tail lights. The profile is arguably the coupe’s best angle, as the gorgeously sloping roofline and exaggerated rear haunches easily makes this the best-looking car in the lineup. Of course, the new body has been aerodynamically optimized without compromising that luxurious look Astons are so famous for.

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The DB11 is built on a new aluminum architecture that is lighter and stronger. The grand tourer is powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 with stop/start, and the British automaker claims this is the most efficient DB in its history. Hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission, it has 600 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, making the DB11 the most powerful production DB model ever. The DB11 has a top speed of 200 mph and can sprint to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds. Aston Martin also has plans for a V8-powered DB11 and will likely source that powerplant from AMG.

Three drive modes will able available: GT, Sport and Sport Plus, which will change how responsive the car is. Performance is bolstered by torque vectoring by braking and adjustable damping.

Inside, the DB11 gets a 12-inch display and some other technology developed with Daimler like an eight-inch TFT instrument cluster. The setup will be controlled by a dial and an optional touchpad that understands smartphone gestures. A new self-parking feature and 360-degree camera is also available.

Pricing for the 2017 Aston Martin DB11 in the U.S. starts at $211,995, and the car will arrive in the last quarter of 2016.

Jodi Lai
Jodi Lai

Jodi has been obsessed with cars since she was little and has been an automotive journalist for the past 12 years. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the prestigious North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Besides hosting videos, and writing news, reviews and features, Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoGuide.com and takes care of the site's day-to-day operations.

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