Aston Martin has always been synonymous with elegance, performance, and luxury. The British marque has a rich heritage of producing some of the most iconic and desirable sports cars in the world, from the classic DB5 to the modern DBS Superleggera. But now, Aston Martin is ready to take its game to a whole new level with the introduction of the 2024 Aston Martin DB12 Hyper Red, a car that it claims is the world’s first Super Tourer.
The DB12 Hyper Red is not just a successor to the DB11 but a quantum leap in terms of design, engineering, and technology. It is a car that combines a scintillating driving experience with exceptional refinement, state-of-the-art technology, and indulgent luxury. It is a car that demands a new definition. Grand is not enough; this is a Super Tourer.
What is a Super Tourer?
According to Aston Martin, a Super Tourer is a car that transcends the traditional boundaries of grand touring and sports cars. It is a car that offers prodigious performance and pinpoint dynamics, seamless integration of advanced technologies, sublime style, and exemplary craftsmanship. It is a car that can deliver exhilarating thrills on any road, at any speed, while also providing supreme comfort and convenience for long-distance journeys.
The Aston Martin DB12 Hyper Red is the epitome of this concept. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces a staggering 671 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, an increase of 34% compared with the outgoing DB11. This exceptional hand-built engine, tuned by Aston Martin engineers to deliver class-leading power and responsiveness, propels the DB12 Hyper Red from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 202 mph.
But the DB12 Hyper Red is not just about brute force. It is also about finesse and agility. The car features an all-new suspension system with adaptive dampers, an electronic rear differential, and an electronic stability control system that employs six-axis inertia measurement to predict available grip. The driver can choose from five pre-set driving modes: Wet, GT, Sport, Sport+, and Individual, allowing the freedom to incrementally explore the limits of grip and traction with complete confidence and safety.
The DB12 Hyper Red also boasts an exceptionally precise and direct electronic power-assisted steering system that makes placing this car easy and intuitive. The steering ratio is fixed, which aids predictability, while the level of power assist varies with speed and drive mode, but not wildly so. The car also features bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tires that provide enhanced grip and on-center precision.
The result is a car that feels incredibly balanced, with eager turn-in and little front-end push. The chassis is perfectly matched to the powertrain, delivering a harmonious blend of performance and handling that can satisfy and reward the most demanding drivers.