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HIGH LIFE 97 “DB11istheabsoluteembodiment of what an Aston Martin should be and we have worked tirelessly to ensure the DB11 combines exceptional design with the latest technology throughout,” Palmer explains. “A brand new bonded aluminium platform, clever aerodynamics, a new characterful twin-turbo V12 and class-leading infotainment systems are just a few aspects which make this the sports car that will proudly spearhead Aston Martin’s second century plan.” The DB series holds a special place among Aston Martin’s wide range of hugely successful models. First imagined in 1947 after the company was purchased by engineering firm David Brown Ltd, the range was made famous when James Bond drove the DB5 in “Goldfinger” in 1964. Fast forward 51 years and the two great names were reunited when Aston Martin produced the DB10 specifically for 2015 James Bond film “Spectre.” But the DB11 takes the performance of its famous predecessors to a new level. At its heart is a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine producing 600bhp and 700Nm of torque, making DB11 the most powerful production DB model ever made. Not surprisingly it is also the most dynamic and accelerative too, with a top speed of 200mph and acceleration fromzero to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds – aided by the car’s stunningly uncluttered surfaces. The DB11 also features one of Aston Martin’s coolest inventions, the Aston Martin AeroBlade – a virtual spoiler fed by discreet air intakes that directs air through the bodywork before venting as a jet of air from the rear of the car. “This is not only the most important car that Aston Martin has launched in recent history, but also in its 103-year existence,” says Palmer. “The DB11 rightfully places Aston Martin once again as a leading brand in the luxury automotive market.”