Mar 2, 2016 10:00 AM

Gallery: The DB11 Is the Car That Could Save Aston Martin

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The all-new Aston Martin DB11 is the first result of a heavy investment by the automaker.
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CEO Andy Palmer calls it Aston's most important car ever.

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The core of the DB11 is a new bonded aluminum structure (where the parts are basically glued instead of welded together) that Aston says is lighter, stronger, and more space efficient than the outgoing skeleton.
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Aston Martin says the all-new DB11 is the most important car it's ever made. That's because the successor to the DB9 is the first result of a major investment the company made in the technology it needs to keep up with competitors like Ferrari and McLaren. The classy coupe will go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and up to 200 mph. But can it save the company?

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The DB11's performance numbers don't quite match rival supercars, but Aston’s always built its reputation on elegance and quality as much as, if not more than, sheer performance.
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That elegance extends to the interior, naturally: The “Satin Silver Jewelry Pack,” which makes the paddle shifters, door handles, steering wheel controls, and other bits look extra fancy, is a standard feature.

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The DB11 starts at $211,995 and will reach customers starting in late 2016.

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