Mightier Aston Martin DBX teased again
Hotter Aston Martin SUV set for big power boost, but likely to miss out on twin-turbo V12Aston Martin has released a second teaser of the faster, more powerful SUV that is expected to carry the Aston Martin DBX S nameplate when it emerges on February 1.
The latest image of the 2022 Aston Martin DBX S is of a side profile of the fast SUV that details some of its unique features, chiefly a huge new rear diffuser and jutting front splitter that both hint at big aerodynamic revisions designed to improve stability at high speeds.
Not visible are new side skirts and extra front and rear bumper aero blades that will also do their part to help manage air around the Aston DBX more efficiently.
Billed by the British sports car-maker as "the world's most powerful luxury SUV", no further details have been released but the faster 2022 Aston Martin DBX is tipped to miss out on the company's twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12 and get an uprated version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 that it sources from Mercedes-AMG.
Instead of the standard DBX's 405kW and 700Nm, we expect the new faster variant to match the mighty 470kW/900Nm the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door pumps out.
With that level of performance on tap, expect significant gains on the 4.5sec 0-100km/h sprint and 291km/h top speed the regular DBX can manage.
The higher-performance DBX should be able to reach 100km/h in less than 4.0sec and have a top speed in excess of 300km/h.
To help cope with the performance boost, the quickest DBX will come with its own bespoke chassis tune that will include stiffer air springs, bigger brakes and stickier tyres.
Stay tuned, as more teasers will be dropped ahead of the February 1 reveal.
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