Sports & Modified Cars: Aston Martin

We think that these images of Aston Martin’s new DB11 super coupe that appeared on the web are the real deal, matching what we’ve seen up until now.

Aston Martin’s successor to the ageing DB9 signals a new era for the British brand, not only because it ditches the repetitive design that characterized most of its models over the past decade or so, but also because it will be one of the firm’s first cars to benefit from the Mercedes-AMG partnership.

The new DB11’s exterior incorporates styling cues from Aston’s recent studies like the DBX crossover, the DB10 from the James Bond flick ‘Spectre’ and even the CC110 centenary special, with the front end maintaining the brand’s signature grille, but decorating it with sharper details, and the fastback rear deviating from the brand’s design norms.

There are no pictures of the interior yet, but prototypes of the car were fitted with a digital instrument panel and electronic dials lifted straight off from Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class Coupe, suggesting that the production DB11will share its electrical architecture with the German luxury marque’s top model.

It’s believed though that the DB11 will not be based on an AMG platform and instead continue riding on an evolved version of Aston's VH aluminum architecture.

The British carmaker has already confirmed a new 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine capable of delivering around 600 horses, possibly offered with both an eight-speed automatic and a six-speed manual, while the AMG will likely result in the availability of the former’s 4.0-liter turbo V8 as well.

We’ll know more on Tuesday during the DB11’s world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show.

New spy shots of the 2017 Aston Martin DB11 have been released!

The DB11 will be the direct successor to Aston’s DB9 and is currently undergoing final testing before its release. These spy shots capture the car as it was undergoing late stage development and reliability testing in northern Finland. The DB11 is on schedule for release at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show next week.

Aston chose to skip the DB10 moniker and go directly to the DB11 name for this car as the DB10 name was reserved specifically for use in the latest James Bond film, Spectre. The DB11 will feature a twin-turbo V12 engine similar to those used in previous V12-powered Astons.

Compared to the outgoing DB9, the DB11 features a wider grille as well as entirely new headlights and hood. A small trunk lid spoiler can be seen in the spy shots as well.

The interior of the DB11 remains a mystery as no spy shots have revealed a clear picture of what Aston has in store for the the cabin.

Expect to see the full reveal of the 2017 Aston Martin DB11 at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.