Jay Leno Plays Bond in 2017 Aston Martin DB11

Aston Martin normally wouldn’t go to so much trouble to publicize one of their cars. But since the car in question here is the new 2017 Aston Martin DB11 and the man they are trying to impress is Jay Leno, they sent a pre-production model to Willow Springs Raceway along with former Stig Ben Collins so Jay could indulge his James Bond fantasy for a little while.

It is always a pleasure to see Jay drive the latest exotic models, and a very cool treat to see the old Stiggy back. He always reminds us of Top Gear’s golden days… ah well.

Aston Martin DB11 Highlights:

• All-alloy quad overhead cam, 48 valve, 5.2l bi-turbo, V12 with stop/start cylinder de-activation
• Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
• Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with cross pipes
• Electrically controlled exhaust
• Maximum power: 447kW (600 bhp / 608 PS) at 6500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 700 Nm (516 lb ft) from 1500 rpm
• Acceleration: 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds
• Maximum Speed: 200 mph (322 km/h)
• Rear mid-mounted eight-speed automatic gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system
• Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
• Limited-slip differential
• Extruded bonded aluminium body structure including Hot Form Quenched (HFQ) aluminium
• All aluminium door structures
• LED headlamps with integrated daytime running, side lights and coering lights
• LED light blade tail-lamps
• Deployable spoiler with Aston Martin Aeroblade™ system
• One-piece clamshell with cinching latches
• Curlicue aero feature in front wing

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