• Aston Martin has launched three teaser photographs of the successor to the DB11, which will likely be revealed on Could 24.
• The shrouded pictures present the entrance of the next-gen DB, the aspect profile, and the brand new infotainment system.
• Aston filed a trademark within the U.S. for the nameplate “DB12,” suggesting that would be the next-gen automotive’s title.

The world is getting a sneak peek on the successor to the Aston Martin DB11, with the British automaker right now releasing three teaser photographs of the next-generation sports activities automotive, which is ready to be absolutely revealed on Could 24.

The partially shrouded photograph above provides us a glimpse on the new DB’s headlights and hood. Aston Martin’s just lately revised wing emblem could be seen affixed to the automotive’s nostril. Squint a bit of and elements of the grille are additionally seen with what look like six horizontal bars.

Facet Present

Aston additionally launched a photograph teasing the next-gen DB’s aspect profile (seen beneath). The lengthy hood flows right into a steeply raked windshield. Its uninterrupted line suggests this mannequin is the coupe, however a convertible model often known as the Volante will even possible be supplied. The automotive’s paint coloration seems to be an unspecified shade of inexperienced, and the big wheels are coated in what seems to be like some kind of bronze. It is a good-looking pairing to make sure.

Subsequent-Gen Infotainment

Early final yr, Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll was reported as saying the corporate’s subsequent era of automobiles would bear massive adjustments, together with a brand new infotainment system. He wasn’t joking, because the setup proven within the photograph beneath provides view of the up to date interface, which is built-in into an angled heart stack that additionally homes the HVAC controls and different switchgear.

Together with rollers to manage the temperature for the twin local weather zones and fan pace, there’s additionally one for the stereo quantity. Surrounding the stubby gear selector and outstanding engine start-stop change are buttons that reveal a few of the next-gen DB’s options. The record contains heated and ventilated seats, adjustable dampers and exhaust settings, and driver-assistance tech resembling a surround-view digicam system, lane-keeping help, and parking sensors.

What’s Its Actual Title?

Whereas Aston has but to disclose the title of the DB11’s successor, there’s an opportunity it could possibly be referred to as the DB12. That hypothesis is fueled by a trademark utility the corporate filed for the nameplate with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Workplace. What’s going to the automotive’s actual title be? We’ll all possible simply have to remain tuned till Aston reveals the next-gen DB on Could 24.

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Eric Stafford’s car habit started earlier than he might stroll, and it has fueled his ardour to jot down information, evaluations, and extra for Automobile and Driver since 2016. His aspiration rising up was to change into a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like automotive assortment. Apparently, getting wealthy is tougher than social-media influencers make it appear, so he prevented monetary success totally to change into an automotive journalist and drive new automobiles for a residing. After incomes a level at Central Michigan College and dealing at a day by day newspaper, the years of mainly burning cash on failed challenge automobiles and lemon-flavored jalopies lastly paid off when Automobile and Driver employed him. His storage at the moment features a 2010 Acura RDX, a guide ’97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a ’90 Honda CRX Si.