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Aston Martin DB12 V8
Motor1 says the Aston Martin DB12 was revealed with a 671-hp AMG V8 and a 202-mph top speed, and that even without a V12, the DB12 puts down more power than the outgoing DB11. autoNXT says under the long hood of the DB12 resides a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 671 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, and that the car was introduced as Aston Martin celebrated its 110th anniversary as an all-new, V8-powered grand touring car. Luxurylaunches says the DB12 arrives with an updated design both inside and out along with a reworked V8 and upgraded suspension, offering improved performance over its predecessor.
Power and top speed
Motor1 (opens in a new tab) says the Aston Martin DB12 was revealed with a 671-hp AMG V8 and a 202-mph top speed, and that even without a V12, the DB12 puts down more power than the DB11 it replaces, with Aston Martin saying it made several important revisions to the V8 engine to make it more capable than before.
Engine specifics
autoNXT (opens in a new tab) says under the long hood of the DB12 resides a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 671 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, introduced as Aston Martin celebrated its 110th anniversary with its latest V8-powered grand touring car.
What changed from the DB11
Luxurylaunches (opens in a new tab) says the DB12 arrives with an updated design both inside and outside, along with a reworked V8 and upgraded suspension, with a lot of mechanical updates over its predecessor to offer improved performance.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Aston Martin DB12 have?
Motor1 (opens in a new tab) and autoNXT (opens in a new tab) both say 671 hp.
What is the top speed of the Aston Martin DB12?
Motor1 (opens in a new tab) says 202 mph.
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The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is built around 4.0L twin-turbo V8, rated at 671 horsepower across its grand touring coupe body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 1 trim.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 DB12 V8 seats 4 and is a Grand touring coupe.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 DB12 V8.
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2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8
The standard DB12 V8 is a single-configuration grand tourer with a 671-horsepower twin-turbo V8, positioned below the higher-output DB12 S.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Aston Martin DB12 V8 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Aston Martin DB12 V8 | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Aston Martin DB12 V8.
The Aston Martin DB12 V8 is built alongside the Aston Martin DB12 S, and public records cover the two together. Generation history, the fact box and background are on the Aston Martin DB12 S page; the safety record for the Aston Martin DB12 V8 itself follows.
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- January 2025, Back Over Prevention:Display Function. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DB12, 2025 Vantage, and 2025 DBX707 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail… Consequence: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- September 2024, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DBX707, 2024-2025 DB12, and 2025 Vantage vehicles. The engine oil cooler hose may split during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure. Consequence: A sudden loss of oil and oil pressure could lead to the engine stalling or seizing, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Year by year
The Aston Martin DB12 V8 across 4 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 | 17 | $4,700 | 1 |
| 2026 Aston Martin DB12 V8 | 17 | $4,550 | 1 |
| 2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 | 17 | $4,550 | 1 |
| 2024 Aston Martin DB12 V8 | 17 | $4,550 | 1 |
Trim by trim
Every 2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | RWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 671 | 590 | 3,942 | – | 17 | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2025 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2027 DB12 V8 come in?
The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 (grand touring coupe) is offered in one trim, DB12 V8.
Q02What are the 2027 DB12 V8 trims?
The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 comes in one trim, DB12 V8.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 DB12 V8 use?
The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is built around 4.0L twin-turbo V8, rated at 671 horsepower across its grand touring coupe body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 DB12 V8 have?
The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is rated at 671 horsepower (4.0L twin-turbo V8).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 DB12 V8?
The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is offered with RWD.