Performance Review: Aston-Martin DB11 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin DB11 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin DB11 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Aston-Martin DB11 has a 5204cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The DB11 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the DB11's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1770 kgs (3902 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin DB11 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin DB11 shares the same bhp with the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 48V V12 engine produces 600 bhp (447 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 516 lb-ft (699.6 Nm) @ 1500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin DB11 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 Ferrari FF 6.3L V12 (363.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin DB11.

The Aston-Martin DB11 has a Power to weight ratio of 338.9 bhp per ton and 291.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 DB11 competing with the 2011 Ferrari FF 6.3L V12 (363.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Wiesmann GT MF5 (362.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin DB11 generating around 291.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (316.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 Mercedes GT R AMG Coupe 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (316.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Aston-Martin DB11 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Aston-Martin DB11 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the DB11 and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin DB11 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.83 secs @ 115.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8 (11.78 secs), the 2007 Porsche Cayenne 4.8 Turbo (11.79 secs), and the 2013 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 3.0 V6 Turbo (11.80 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Aston-Martin DB11 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 200mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 DB11 equals the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (211 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Aston-Martin DB11 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo then how about the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (211 mph), the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (211 mph), or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (211 mph).

Related Links:

2016 DB11 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

Car Comparison