Aston Martin is currently working on a replacement to the twin-turbo Mercedes-AMG V8 it currently uses in some of its cars. Suggested to be an inline six-cylinder engine with hybrid assistance, this is the latest chapter of innovation for a company with a long and storied history.
Originally founded in 1914 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, Aston Martin got its beginnings as an automaker during the beginning of World War I. Early on, the brand was focused on producing the fastest competition vehicles in the world.
The brand’s identity began to change most notably in 1964 when it’s “DB5” model appeared as James Bond’s sleek choice in the film, “Goldfinger.” Fitted with all sorts of sophisticated spy gadgets along with heaping doses of British luxury charm, the “DB5” would become a true style icon.
While details are sparse about Aston Martin’s new straight-six engine, it is expected to be modeled on the brand’s in house V12 and is likely to also use technology from its electrical Rapid E product line.
Slated to reach consumers in late 2019, the Aston Martin DBX, the brand’s first crossover is a likely contender for a car to receive this latest engine innovation.
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The premier model however will come with the Daimler produced AMG V8 or Aston Martin V12 as possible options.
Set to go into production from late 2019, the DBX will initially be available with the AMG’s V8 and Aston Martin’s V12.
Source: CarAdvice.com