Aston Martin this year celebrates its 110th anniversary ! Founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin, the brand with more than a century of history tirelessly offers sports models that embody British elegance and sophistication. The brand, known for its iconic DB models, is using this anniversary to launch “a new generation of sports cars,” as explained in a press release. His current DB11 might be updated very soonand even adopt a new name for the occasion, DB12. This is information collected through distribution of stolen images by our colleagues at Carscoops. They feature an amazing prototype, always well-camouflaged, with a silhouette that leaves no doubt about the brand behind it…

The future DB12 in development is seen in the UK

Photographed at a gas station, the model in question is a development of siltcompletely hidden protection against spyware. Engineers have given it a DB11 body, but this is to better hide its future evolutions. As if Aston Martin expected this, the brand still took the trouble to dress it in original and aggressive blue and black graphic pattern. So what do these images tell us? At first glance, the front part of a sports car looks like even more aggressive than the current DB11. The operation was made possible by the use of slimmer headlights, and above all a a noticeable radiator grille. This one, extra large, gives it more personality and allows for a sense of opportunity good mechanics under the hood.

More powerful blocks?

The changes at the rear are not so easy to perceive, as Aston Martin grafted the rear of the current DB11 onto this prototype. However, the added and surprisingly integrated rear and quarter windows show that this is indeed the case completely new model in development. Regarding the technical aspect, it is obviously more difficult to make an assumption. In addition to this more prominent grille, it is impossible to know what is hidden behind the brand…We remind you that the DB11 is offered in two engine options. 4.0 V8 with a capacity of 535 horsepower and a torque of 675 Nm, which allows you to develop a Vmax of 309 km/h. Or more daring V12 5.2 with a capacity of 630 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque. On this version, the sports peak reaches 334 km/h, and it accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. Does Aston Martin promise us even more improved performance for this upcoming DB12? Answer within a year!