According to the recent reports, the next-generation Aston Martin DB9, set to arrive in 2016, are going to be the only automobile from British manufacturer to utilize one of AMGs turbocharged V8 engines, it’s been confirmed that the present 6.0-litre V12 can will be offered.
Contrary to the name, the marque’s range-topping V12 truly displaces 5.9-litres and is found in each single Aston Martin model aside from the V8 Vantage and has been in use since 1999. As a result, you may be forgiven for thinking the engine has had its time and wishes to go. However, its been frequently developed since being introduced regarding 15 years past and whereas speaking with Autoblog, Aston Martin spokesperson Matthew Clarke confirmed it’ll stay as a part of Aston’s line-up.
Clarke additionally told that the range-topping V12 engine will still be found in flagship models once AMG high-powered Aston Martins hit the roads within the next years.
Alongside confirmation several Aston Martin models can receive AMG V8 power, it had been recently confirmed that the firm is functioning on a innovative sports automobile platform to exchange the obsolete VH design. This new design is claimed to also be debuting on the next-generation DB9 in a very few years’ time and will be utilized in all future Aston Martin sports cars.
