James Wong
2026 Aston Martin DB12 S revealed: Super GT gets more power, aero and noise
As if it wasn't powerful enough, the Aston Martin DB12 has received the 'S' treatment, bringing fresh looks, more grunt and better handling.
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2022 Lamborghini Aventador - Ultimae
6.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4
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2025 Aston Martin DB12 - Base
4.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD
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Overview
Variant
Ultimae
Variant
Not available
Body type
Coupe
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
6.5 L
Engine size
4 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
18 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.2 L/100km
Power and torque
574kW / 720Nm
Power and torque
500kW / 800Nm
472km
639km
Warranty
3 years
Warranty
Not available
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Mobile Integration
Apple CarPlay: yes
Mobile Integration
Apple CarPlay: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 7 in
Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 10.25 in
Traffic info: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Cruise control
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Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Ambient lighting
—
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Memorized adjustment
—
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Parking assistance
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Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking distance system
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 442 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
Standard met: EU6 D
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 6,498 cc
Engine code: L539
Liters: 6.5 L
Number of cylinders: 12
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,982 cc
Liters: 4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
WLTP emissions
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WLTP emissions
Testing type ICE: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
System
Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
System
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Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 85 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 78 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 7 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.25 in
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 18 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 472 km
Combined: 5.6 km/L
Standard WLTP ICE: yes
Calculated vehicle range: 472 km
Combined: 5.6 km/L
Combined: 18 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.2 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 639 km
Combined: 8.2 km/L
Standard WLTP ICE: yes
Performance
Maximum speed: 355 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 2.8 s
Performance
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Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 781 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 574 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 720 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 8,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 6,750 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 680 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 500 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 800 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,750 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Type: Electronic
Location rear: yes
Type: Mechanical
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (AMT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Active differential
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Active differential
Location: Rear
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Alternate suspension
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Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 107
Tire profile: 25
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 355 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 35
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 30
Tire width: 305 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 13 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 9.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 11.5 in
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: AVENTADOR
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Electrically deployed: yes
Spoiler
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Sport exhaust pipe
Driver controlled valve flap: yes
Sport exhaust pipe
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Black trim
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Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: Manufacturer’s Own
Cargo capacity
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External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,500 mm
Front track: 1,720 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 121 mm
Overall height: 1,136 mm
Overall length: 4,868 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,273 mm
Overall width: 2,098 mm
Rear track: 1,680 mm
Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,700 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 122 mm
Overall height: 1,290 mm
Overall length: 4,750 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,135 mm
Overall width: 1,950 mm
Wheelbase: 2,805 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Scissor Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Scissor Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Exterior door handles
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Exterior door handles
Flush door handles: Manual
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): Bi-Xenon
Bulb type (low beam): Bi-Xenon
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
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Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,100 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,606.25 kg
Tare weight: 1,550 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital media card: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 390 w
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 4
Speakers
Number of: 11
Remote audio controls
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Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy
On doors: Alloy
On instrument panel: Alloy
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Piano Black
On doors: Leather
On instrument panel: Leather
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 8
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Head protection: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Rear seat belts
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Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side curtain airbag
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Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Anti collision system
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Anti collision system
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Autonomous drive
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Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane departure warning
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Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 1
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 1
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Suede
Main seat material: Synthetic Suede
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 2
Seating configuration: 2+0
Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Rear seats
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Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Fixed
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Bench, Individual/Sports
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
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System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Warranty
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