Aston Martin’s AMG V8 Will Be Replaced With An Aston-Built Straight-Six
Aston Martin is developing a straight-six engine that will eventually replace the AMG-sourced V8 across the model range – and it’s likely to be a hybrid.
The arrangement with AMG to take its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 is a one-generation stop-gap solution while the British firm finishes its own emissions-reducing plans. It marks a return to an engine layout used with great success by Aston in its 1950s and 1960s heyday.
Autocar speculates that the new sixer could essentially be one bank of the company’s 5.2-litre V12, possibly with slightly enlarged capacity – or significant hybrid assistance to compensate for the torque deficit.
Its electricals would be derived from the Rapide E programme but a plug-in hybrid isn’t likely yet. Slow charging and a clumsy ownership experience could be among the reasons why Aston has said the tech “isn’t premium enough” yet. A closed hybrid system akin to that used with exceptional refinement by Lexus is an option.
Meanwhile, the AMG V8 will still feature in the DB11, Vantage and DBX SUV, the latter arriving in 2019.
Source: Autocar
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I’m . . . not sure how to feel
So, same as an F1 engine. Interesting…..
Hope it’s more reliable than the last U.K. developed straight six production sports car…..although I imagine AM will spend more on development than TVR did
Going back to the roots
Aston’s new V12 is a 5.2 litre one… divided in half for an inline 6 is 2.6 litres. Basically a more modern RB26😂😂😂
Since I doubt that will be twin turbo, and 99% will have direct injection, it could be an RB26DDT (DOHC Direct injection single Turbo)😂😂😂
Straight 6 engines used to be the norm before they melted into obscurity in favor of V6’s.
I know Nissan stopped using the straight 6 as the large engine was causing problems with the more stringent crash test regulations and the compact V6 allowed a larger crumple zone.
the problem with V6 engines is having a row of 3 cylinders is unbalanced so they require balancing weights. These weights reduce efficiency.
Mercedes used to have straight 6 Engines. In the early 1990’s(I think) they started using V6 engines. Now Mercedes are designing another straight 6. I assume it has something to do with making the cars more efficient.