:Aston Martin DB12

The DB12 was presented on 24 May 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-aston-martin-db12-v8-gt-starts-firms-new-era | title=New Aston Martin DB12: V8 GT starts firm's new era | website=Autocar| date=24 May 2023| author= Felix Page}}{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/668801/aston-martin-db12-debuts-horsepower-v8-engine/|title=Aston Martin DB12 Revealed With 671-HP AMG V8 And 202 MPH Top Speed|first=Angel|last=Sergeev|website=Motor1.com|date=May 24, 2023}} at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.{{cite web|first=Leo|last=Barraclough |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/global/leonardo-di-caprio-tobey-maguire-aston-martin-cannes-1235625109/ |title=Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Maguire, Queen Latifah Among Guests at Aston Martin Party During Cannes Film Festival |website=Variety |date=25 May 2023 |access-date=25 May 2023}} The DB12 is also the first Aston Martin vehicle to wear the brand's new logo.{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43991974/2024-aston-martin-db12-revealed/|title=2024 Aston Martin DB12 Revealed as a 671-HP 'Super' Tourer|first=Eric|last=Stafford|website=Car and Driver|date=May 24, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/db12|title=New Aston Martin DB12 uncovered with 671bhp and 202mph top speed|first=John|last=McIlroy|website=Auto Express|date=May 25, 2023}}

The DB12 is a major technological restyling of the DB11 with touches of the DBS.{{cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43992377/aston-martin-db12/ | title=The Aston Martin DB12 Is More Familiar Than New | website=Road & Track| date=25 May 2023| author=Lucas Bell}} Compared to that, the DB12 has a larger radiator grille, wider track widths and new LED headlights.{{cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/aston-martin-db12-first-look-review/|title=2024 Aston Martin DB12 First Look: Aston Drops Another Stunning Supercar|first=Angus|last=MacKenzie|website=Motor Trend|date=May 24, 2023}} It also features a redesigned interior and an all-new infotainment system, which can support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.{{cite web|first=Alistair|last=Charlton|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alistaircharlton/2023/05/25/aston-martin-reveals-new-245000-db12-super-tourer/?sh=70aa663a6261 |title=Aston Martin Reveals New $245,000 DB12 'Super Tourer'|website=Forbes |date=25 May 2023|accessdate=25 May 2023}}

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The DB12 features a 4.0-litre M177 twin-turbo V8 engine with a power output of {{cvt|680|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|590|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|order=flip}} of torque.{{cite web|first=Jamie |last=Edkins |url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/aston-martin/db11/news/6778/new-aston-martin-db12-price-specs#gref |title=New Aston Martin DB12 revealed: price, specs and release date |website=Carwow |date=25 May 2023 |access-date=25 May 2023}} The increase in performance is achieved by optimized compression, larger turbochargers and improved cooling.{{cite web|first=Stuart |last=Gallagher |url=https://www.evo.co.uk/aston-martin/db12 |title=2023 Aston Martin DB12 arrives with new design, interior and 671bhp V8 |website=Evo |date=25 May 2023 |access-date=25 May 2023}} The DB12 accelerates from {{cvt|0–62|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} in 3.6 seconds, and it has a top speed of {{cvt|202|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. The 5.2-litre V12 engine from the previous model is no longer offered.{{cite web|first=Ollie |last=Marriage |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/new-671bhp-aston-martin-db12 |title=This is the new 671bhp Aston Martin DB12 |website=Top Gear |date=25 May 2023 |accessdate=25 May 2023}}

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Aston Martin unveiled a convertible version of the DB12 called the DB12 Volante on 14 August 2023.{{cite web|first=Vijay |last=Pattni |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/aston-martin-db12-volante-has-arrived-and-it-looks-predictably-lovely |title=The Aston Martin DB12 Volante has arrived, and it looks predictably lovely |website=Top Gear |date=14 August 2023 |access-date=14 August 2023}} The Volante's roof is an eight-layer fabric top that can open in 14 seconds and close in 16 seconds, with this possible at speeds of up to {{cvt|31|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. The DB12 Volante is also claimed to have five per cent better torsional rigidity than the DB11 Volante.{{cite web|first=Mike |last=Duff |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44799746/2024-aston-martin-db12-volante-revealed/ |title=2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Fetchingly Follows the Coupe |website=Car and Driver |date=14 August 2023 |access-date=14 August 2023}}{{cite web|first=Emmet |last=White |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a44794984/aston-martin-db12-volante-specification-details-photos/ |title=Aston Martin Ups The Ante With Drop-Top DB12 Volante |website=Autoweek |date=14 August 2023 |access-date=14 August 2023}} The DB12 Volante accelerates from {{cvt|0–62|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} in 3.7 seconds, and has the same top speed as the coupé of {{cvt|202|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|first=Sean |last=Carson |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/db12/360277/new-aston-martin-db12-volante-unveiled-2023-monterey-car-week |title=New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week |website=Auto Express |date=19 August 2023 |access-date=19 August 2023}}

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