Aston Martin Maintains V12 Machine Amid Electrification Waves

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JAKARTA - Aston Martin remains committed to electric vehicles and plans to adopt plug-in hybrid electric drivers for its lineup of products, but the British brand is also launching a new V12 engine.

In a manufacturer's release in early May, Aston Martin said the redesigned V-12 engine will produce a wild 824 hp and a 1000 Nm torque. This redesigned machine has a strengthened cylinder block, a redesigned cylinder head, and a reorganized busy position, as well as various other changes.

Aston Martin did not specify which car this engine would be used for, but said the machine would be available in "the most exclusive and limited availability model."

The machine will first appear in a new, unnamed flagship model that will debut in 2024, the company said.

But according to an Autonews report, quoted on May 5, Aston Martin may provide clues where the machine will be placed, as well as ending analyst speculation that Vanquish's name will return.

This handmade machine will be produced in limited quantities, Aston Martin said.

"The V12 engine has long been a symbol of strength and prestige, but it is also a statement of desire for engineering and technical skills," Roberto Fedeli, chief technical officer of Aston Martin, said in a statement.

Meanwhile, several Aston Martin rivals such as Lamborghini and Ferrari plan to keep the V12 engine. Meanwhile, Bentley ended production of its 12-cylindrical engine, which was structured into a W-form instead of a V-form, this year.

It is known that the launch of Aston Martin's electric car was delayed, the line would include a coup-style crossover, a sports car, and a hypercar that was all designed and built on the same platform. The four vehicles have been designed, but deliveries will start in 2027 - two years later than early plans amid uncertainty surrounding customer demand.