Aston Martin knows something or two about engine construction. The DB5 Inline-6 sings a sensual exhaust note that James Bond’s ear can register only because it uses muted pistols. The early V8 Vantage Cars sounds like barely restrained tigers trying to find out. Due to the noise of the V12 Vantage, Johann Sebastian Bach can throw composition, knowing that the biggest sound ever experienced by a person’s ears has already been found.
However, while listening to the new Aston Martin Vantage S (or any V8 V8 Aston), you may think that it sounds familiar, that perhaps some German influence has been recorded as a few drops of doppelbacks your Pinte. This is because the trendy British GT manufacturer missed through the channel to find out if it can borrow an AMG cup from Mercedes. Of course, the company is still producing its V12, but the Mercedes-AMG generously provides the V8S is what it allows.
When DB11 began offering Mercedes-AMG V8 Power for the 2018 model year, it was not from Blue. 2013 Car manufacturers have signed a partnership agreement that has provided Aston Martin with Mercedes-AMG V8S, Electrical Tech and Infotenment Systems. Top Gear reported that Ian Minards, Aston Product Development Director, said: “Work with AMG in this way, while the remaining independent and preserving the unique character and style of Aston Martin, which was the main basis of the company in its 100 -year history, points to a very bright future.”
Yes, an “independent” word that was really important for Aston Martin after Ford dropped the brand in the circles of some investors in 2007. For $ 925 million USD after about 30 years of control. Now Aston Martin wants and receives the benefits of “common technology” without losing its freedom.
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2014 Lone Star Le Mans race depicting Ford Mustang and Aston Martin Vantage, talking to each other – Barrett Sonntag/Wikimedia Commons
Speaking of 2007, the year, which brought the great downturn to the global economy, Ford wondered that, you know, some fat circumcision. Ford Motor Company 2007 The annual report, page 18, states: “We have taken steps to reduce the long -term debt of cars at $ 2.7 billion and earn our investment in some non -core assets (eg Aston Martin Lagonda Group Limited).”
The only thing that was probably more stuck than claiming that the Aston’s V12 was simply connected by the Ford Dutec V6 was called “non -core assets”. (Ford followed the Jaguar and Land Rover 2008 and Volvo in 2010, these were the other three European brands Ford Premiere Automotive Group, without Blue Oval’s legacy Lincoln and Mercury Division.
It is also not the case that after the Ford divorce everything was pink. The company experienced UPS and recession shares – 2014 – about $ 120 million. USD loss, and in 2015 300 jobs, only 2018. Bounced in 2018, appearing on the London Stock Exchange with a estimated value of $ 5.78 billion. She then bleed loudly $ 1.8 million. USD every day in 2024. Even in 2025 The current report of her income shows a 34% reduction in income compared to 2024. In the second quarter with the same period in 2025.
However, Aston is fiercely evaluating independence and carefully evaluates its partnership. The Aston Martin Code of Conduct Code of Conduct describes the standards of partner choices, determining that “before we have any relationship we are doing the right nonsense to make sure we know what we actually work with.”
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Green Aston Martin DB12 Sports Car drives in front of dense greens – Sue Thatcher/Getty Images
Perhaps Aston’s caution is associated with the result of Ford. Nevertheless, the Mercedes-AMG partnership seems to be mutually beneficial. Mercedes-Benz increased its 5% stake in 20% by 2020, and AMG Tobias Moers became CEO of Aston Martin in the same year, although he stood up in 2022. Current CEO Adrian Hallmark wants to make Aston profitable by 2026. Still, the best thing is that Aston plans to continue producing v12s.os, Mercedes, you deserve a kiss on the cheek for being possible.
2023 Aston was hoping for the time when its V12 disappeared due to the rules of emissions, and Roberto Fedeli, a senior technical officer, said AutoCar that “no Mercedes could have problems. At the same time, Mercedes is not just an engine for us, it is. [also] Basic electricity architecture. Aston AMG -powered models include DB12, Vantage, Valhalla and DBX SUV.
Also, this is not the first time that vehicles that do not have Mercedes have been playing amazing AMG engines. The long-term Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 revolved when Daimlerchrysler made a rare good decision by filling it with a full 330hp AMG overloaded V6. And Pagani Zonda, Huayra, Imola and surprisingly suitable flooded Dubai Street Forder Utopia. Everyone boasts the Mercedes V12. Mercedes-AMG also provides 2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Lotus Emira-a conombure, which is only available with an automatic transmission, as the world is sometimes dramatically dishonest.
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