Aston Martin DB11. 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/R, 3982 cm³ (V8 DOHC), 5204 cm³ (V12 DOHC). Aston Martin finally enters a new generation with DB9 replacement, on new platform. At launch, 5·2-litre twin-turbo V12 delivered 608 PS and 700 Nm of torque. Excellent ride, cabin and materials; infotainment unit and instrumentation brought up to date, thanks to deal with Mercedes-Benz. Steering lighter, lacking the traditional feel. Twin-turbo V8 (sourced from AMG) developing 503 PS, from 2017.

Manufacturing location: Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Marque: Aston Martin | Predecessor: Aston Martin DB9

Off-site link

• Lucire: ‘Aston Martin shows DB11 at Salon de Genève: the dawn of a new line of exclusive sports cars’