For the V12, too, it is now over.
Aston Martin models won’t use Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 any longer. The company will replace it with its new hybrid V6. The electrified powerplant will be available in vehicles such as the DB11 and DBX. The new engine was recently displayed by the company in the application for the Valhalla supercar.
Andy Palmer, Aston Martin boss, stated that Mercedes has made no secret about where their engine technology is heading. However, we don’t see four-cylinder engines in our Astons. Autocar . “So we have to make our own path.”
Palmer suggests that the hybrid V6 produces more power than the AMG-sourced A8 and is just as powerful. The company can also use the same transmissions to hook up the electrified powerplant.
The Valhalla’s hybrid V6, which Aston refers to as the TM01 by Aston, reportedly generates approximately 1,000 horsepower (746 kilowatts). However, you shouldn’t expect this output in vehicles such as the Vantage and DBX. This is the brand’s first in-house powerplant design, dating back to 1968.
The Valhalla will debut in 2022 and is the big premiere of the hybrid V6. The engine will not be available in any other Aston Martin cars until after the arrival of the supercar.
However, you should enjoy Aston Martin’s V12 while it lasts. Palmer stated that the engine won’t last long-term. It could be possible to make a hybrid version that will allow the engine to last a bit longer. It is becoming increasingly difficult for big powerplants such as this to be kept in the lineup due to strict emission regulations.