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Aston Martin DB11

Launch V12: 600 hp and a jet of air doing the rear spoiler's work.12

Researched October 25, 2026 from 32 sources

At a glance

0400800
503–630 hpPower
0510
3.5–4.1 s0–60 mph
0175350
301–334 km/hTop speed
0400800
675–700 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,760–1,915 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4679

Engine
4.0 L Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V8; in-house 5.2 L AE31 twin-turbo V1224
Layout
Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive4
Gearbox
Rear-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic4
Built at
Gaydon factory, Warwickshire, United Kingdom4

The story

Created to replace the DB9 and begin Aston Martin's Second Century plan, the DB11 combined a new bonded-aluminum structure with AeroBlade ducts that turned airflow into a virtual rear spoiler.23

2012: V12 development begins under Fitzsimons20122016: Geneva: new structure, new V12 · Gaydon starts; Palmer checks 1,00020162017: V8 cuts 115 kg from the coupe · V12 clocks an 11.7-second quarter · Volante: 8 layers, 14 seconds20172018: AMR brings 630 hp to the V1220182021: 2022 V8: 528 hp; AMR name retired20212023: June production ends; DB12 takes over2023 Aston Martin DB1: From 1948Aston Martin DB1Aston Martin DB2: 1949–1959Aston Martin DB4: 1959–1963Aston Martin DB5: From 1963Aston Martin DB5Aston Martin DB7 (XX): 1994–2004XXAston Martin DB9 (AM802): 2004–2016AM802Aston Martin DB11 (AM5): 2016–2023AM5Aston Martin DB12: From 2023 19501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones24514161718
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YearWhat happened
From 1948Aston Martin DB1
1949–1959Aston Martin DB2
1959–1963Aston Martin DB4
From 1963Aston Martin DB5
1994–2004Aston Martin DB7 (XX)
2004–2016Aston Martin DB9 (AM802)
2016–2023Aston Martin DB11 (AM5)
From 2023Aston Martin DB12
2012V12 development begins under Fitzsimons
2016Geneva: new structure, new V12
2016Gaydon starts; Palmer checks 1,000
2017V8 cuts 115 kg from the coupe
2017V12 clocks an 11.7-second quarter
2017Volante: 8 layers, 14 seconds
2018AMR brings 630 hp to the V12
20212022 V8: 528 hp; AMR name retired
2023June production ends; DB12 takes over
  1. 2012

    V12 development begins under Fitzsimons

    Brian Fitzsimons leads the project from summer 2012. First firing follows in October; production approval arrives in January 2013.4

  2. 2016

    Geneva: new structure, new V12

    The March debut brings a bonded-aluminum platform, a new 600-hp 5.2 L twin-turbo V12 and AeroBlade ducts that act as a virtual rear spoiler.124

  3. 2016

    Gaydon starts; Palmer checks 1,000

    Production begins on September 28 at Gaydon. CEO Andy Palmer personally inspects the first 1,000 cars to back the quality push.4

  4. 2017

    V8 cuts 115 kg from the coupe

    The June arrival pairs a 503-hp AMG V8 with bespoke intake, exhaust, sump and mapping. Its 1,760 kg curb weight helps sharpen the handling.456

  5. 2017

    V12 clocks an 11.7-second quarter

    The 600-hp V12 reaches 60 mph in 3.6 seconds in testing and covers the quarter-mile in 11.7 seconds at 201 km/h.7

  6. 2017

    Volante: 8 layers, 14 seconds

    The October reveal brings a V8-only convertible GT. Its 8-layer fabric roof lowers in 14 seconds and closes in 16.58

  7. 2018

    AMR brings 630 hp to the V12

    The May V12 replacement adds 30 hp and chassis tuning led by Matt Becker. The 100-car AMR Signature Edition wears Stirling Green with lime accents.459

  8. 2021

    2022 V8: 528 hp; AMR name retired

    V8 Coupe and Volante gain power for 2022; the V12 drops its AMR badge. The uprated V8 reaches 309 km/h and 60 mph in 3.9 seconds.3410

  9. 2023

    June production ends; DB12 takes over

    Gaydon stops building the DB11 at the end of June. The DB12, unveiled in May at the Cannes Film Festival, succeeds it.4

Every generation

  • Aston Martin DB1
    Aston Martin DB1From 1948
  • Aston Martin DB2
    Aston Martin DB21949–1959
  • Aston Martin DB2/4
    Aston Martin DB2/4
  • Aston Martin DB4
    Aston Martin DB41959–1963
  • Aston Martin DB5
    Aston Martin DB5From 1963
  • Aston Martin DB6
    Aston Martin DB6Until 1970
  • Aston Martin DB7
    XX1994–2004
  • Aston Martin DB9
    AM8022004–2016
  • Aston Martin DB11
    AM52016–2023
  • Aston Martin DB12
    Aston Martin DB12From 2023

Power over the years

From 600 hp to 630 hp in 2 years.

0200400600800 2016201820202022 hp 2016 · 600 hp · Launch V12 Coupe2017 · 503 hp · V82018 · 630 hp · AMR V122022 · 528 hp · 2022-model-year V8 630 hp AMR V12 600 hp Launch V12 Coupe
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YearHorsepowerModel
2016600Launch V12 Coupe
2017503V8
2018630AMR V12
20225282022-model-year V8

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    DB11 V8 Coupe (503 hp)

    2017–2021

    503 hp
  • DB11 V12 Coupe (2022 update)

    Standard

    DB11 V12 Coupe (2022 update)

    2022–2023

    630 hp
  • DB11 AMR

    Performance

    DB11 AMR

    2018–2021

    630 hp

  • Performance

    DB11 V12 AMR Power Upgrade

    630 hp

  • Limited

    DB11 AMR Signature Edition

    2018

    630 hp

  • Limited

    DB11 Classic Driver Edition

    2018

  • Special

    DB11 Henley Royal Regatta Coupe

    2017

    1 built

  • DB11 Henley Royal Regatta Volante

    Special

    DB11 Henley Royal Regatta Volante

    2018

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Very wide grille with a separate air intake below it.14
  • Slim headlights sweep back into the front fenders.1
  • Coupe roof strakes sweep continuously from the windshield pillars to the rear pillars.2
  • Coupe AeroBlade air intakes sit at the base of the rear roof pillars.2
  • Volante taillights are ultra-thin blades forming a C shape.8

Year by year

  1. 2017

    V8 brings two hood vents, dark headlamp bezels and its own wheel finish; the original V12 has four vents.46

  2. 2018

    Volante adds a fabric convertible roof and thin C-shaped rear lights.8

  3. 2018

    AMR adds dark exterior trim, smoked taillights, a gloss-black roof and carbon-fiber hood blades.9

  4. 2022 model year

    The V12 drops AMR badging and returns to V8 exterior specification, with more color and trim choices.310

  5. 2023

    Optional 21-inch wheels from the Vantage F1 Edition join the catalog.11

Don’t confuse it with

  • Aston Martin DB9

    Look for the DB11's larger grille, slimmer headlights swept into the fenders and deeper door sculpting.1

  • Photo of a Aston Martin DB11
    DB11
    Photo of a Ferrari Roma
    Ferrari Roma

    Ferrari Roma

    Look for the Roma's egg-crate grille and sharklike overbite.15

Against its rivals

  • Lexus LC 500

    DB11 vs Lexus LC 500

    Power

    DB11630 hp
    Lexus LC 500470 hp
    15

  • DB11 vs Ferrari Roma

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    DB113.7 s
    Ferrari Roma3.4 s
    1519

Prices

Value today $94.1K–$182.0K2829

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$100K$200K$300K 2016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $94,088–$182,000 2017 · $214,820 · US base, V12 coupe2017 · $221,120 · US as tested, V12 coupe2018 · $201,820 · US base, V82020 · $248,986 · US base, AMR2023 · $220,086 · US starting MSRP 2017 · $214,820 · US base price, 2017 model year 2025 · $175,000 · 2021 AMR, 737 miles, BaT2026 · $87,500 · 2018 V12 coupe, 19,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $110,000 · 2019 V8 Volante, 11,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $115,000 · 2019 V8 Volante, 12,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $86,000 · 2017 Launch Edition coupe, Bring a Trailer2026 · $115,500 · 2020 V8 Volante, 8,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $154,000 · 2020 AMR, 1,500 miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $94,088 · 2017 Launch Edition coupe, 5,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $97,500 · 2020 V8 coupe, Bring a Trailer2026 · $124,000 · 2020 V8 Volante, 12k miles, BaT2026 · $95,500 · 2018 V12 coupe, 4k miles, BaT2026 · $182,000 · 2023 V12 coupe, 2,500 miles, BaT $182.0K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2017Launch price$214,820US base price, 2017 model year
2017Price when new$214,820US base, V12 coupe
2017Price when new$221,120US as tested, V12 coupe
2018Price when new$201,820US base, V8
2020Price when new$248,986US base, AMR
2023Price when new$220,086US starting MSRP
2025Auction sale$175,0002021 AMR, 737 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$87,5002018 V12 coupe, 19,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$110,0002019 V8 Volante, 11,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$115,0002019 V8 Volante, 12,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$86,0002017 Launch Edition coupe, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$115,5002020 V8 Volante, 8,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$154,0002020 AMR, 1,500 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$94,0882017 Launch Edition coupe, 5,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$97,5002020 V8 coupe, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$124,0002020 V8 Volante, 12k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$95,5002018 V12 coupe, 4k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$182,0002023 V12 coupe, 2,500 miles, BaT
2026Value today$94,088–$182,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 8 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Laguna Seca in 1:40.05”
    • “Bond's DB10 explains the missing number”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 10 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  28. 5k-Mile 2017 Aston Martin DB11 Coupe Launch Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $94,088 on August 13, 2026 (Lot #257,563) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 2,500-Mile 2023 Aston Martin DB11 V12 Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $182,000 on March 18, 2026 (Lot #233,904) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. 12k-Mile 2020 Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $124,000 on September 10, 2026 (Lot #262,570) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 4k-Mile 2018 Aston Martin DB11 V12 Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $95,500 on May 12, 2026 (Lot #242,098) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. 737-Mile 2021 Aston Martin DB11 AMR for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $175,000 on February 12, 2025 (Lot #180,111) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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