The replacement for the DB11 begins a series of front-engined GT cars developed using F1 experience.
May 10, 2023 at 9:31 PM ET
Aston Martin is in the midst of a landmark year. The brand is experiencing a global renaissance. His Formula 1 team is second in the World Constructors’ Championship, with Fernando Alonzo comfortably third in the drivers’ standings. That makes it the perfect time for the automaker to announce the launch of eight new front-engined sports cars over the next two years.
The start is a replacement for the Aston Martin DB11. Following the traditional naming convention, this car will probably be known as the DB12. The launch of the new car will kick off a frenzy of new products that the automaker’s president, Lawrence Stroll, says will offer new technology, integrate F1 team performance and offer premium luxury.
Following the DB11 successor, replacements are planned for the Aston Martin Vantage and DBS. Most new cars will be variations of these models. However, Stroll indicated that the lineup would include a new model that is autonomous in the market. “We have created a new sector above the GT,” said Stroll. “A real high level of luxury with a high level of performance. Something new.”
In addition to new sports cars, Aston Martin continues to push forward with the launch of its first electric car. Slated for 2025, Stroll indicated that the company hired several hundred people to handle internal development, stressing that the vehicle “still needs to be an Aston Martin EV experience.”
Stroll noted that the software and manufacturing issues that hindered the delivery of the Valkyrie were resolved and more than 100 cars had been delivered. He also indicated that Aston Martin would continue to develop mid-engined cars using its F1 knowledge. In addition to the Valhalla, another supercar in the Valkyrie realm is a distinct possibility.
As for the Aston Martin brand itself, the company continues to expand its reach as a global luxury brand by partnering with designers to create limited edition timepieces and preserving its heritage by building parts for its classic cars. These efforts, along with the early success of this year’s F1 team, and a reinvigorated product line, means the company is firing on all cylinders.
