DB11 V12 - AMR dealer upgrade to 630 hp

[mylam]

Has anyone had this done yet, looks pretty good value at under £3k

[hashluck]

Not heard about it and don't have a DB11 but does sound good value

[8Tech]

With the forced induction, I would imagine any competent remapping tuner could achieve this at significantly less cost.

[RobDown]

8Tech said:

With the forced induction, I would imagine any competent remapping tuner could achieve this at significantly less cost.

Presumably getting it done by a non-AML tuner takes more than £3k off the value of the car?

[Westlondondriver]

Is it just the power boost ? I thought the AMR was a bit louder then the standard car too. Not sure if that was an engine tune or exhaust change.

Can’t say I have ever felt the standard car lacked power but improving the sound and maybe the suspension tweaks could be interesting if I don’t switch to the DBX next year.

[flow99]

I had it done when bought my DB11, seemed to be a no-brainier to me.

As a comparison, I only drove about 20 miles in it beforehand, but once fitted the car felt very similar to the AMR version I had on loan and did about 400 miles.

It’s remapped to be similar to the AMR, including change in exhaust sound so definitely recommend it.

[anonymous-user]

Might be worth asking BR about it. When AM offered the DB9GT power upgrade to the 9.2 cars the dealer price was near on £3k. BR do the exact same (throttle remap) for a 3 figure sum, or free if they are doing the servicing. It was a laptop plugin job, press a button, job done.

[mylam]

Thanks for all the reply’s

It’s mainly the noise improvement/increase I’m interested in, I can’t see 30 hp making much difference to the driving experience

Maintaining Aston warranty with any work is a must

[Gene G]

Talking to some Aston Martin engineers at this years Amelia Concours, they confirmed that the only difference between the DB11 and the new DBS is just the tune. Both the DB11 and the DBS engine assemblys have the same part number. A few of the after market tuners can retune the DB11 to make more than 700 hp.

[mylam]

Gene G said:

Talking to some Aston Martin engineers at this years Amelia Concours, they confirmed that the only difference between the DB11 and the new DBS is just the tune. Both the DB11 and the DBS engine assemblys have the same part number. A few of the after market tuners can retune the DB11 to make more than 700 hp.

I believe the DBS has a new gearbox to take the increased power

[Gene G]

You are correct the DBS does have a beefed up transmission.

[V8LM]

And increased cooling.

[larger]

Apart from the power tweak are there any other mechanical differences between the V12 and AMR?

[Westlondondriver]

Yes slight mods to steering and suspension. Same as in the V8. Also a bunch of extras on the previous model became standard I think which explained some of the price rise.

[larger]

Westlondondriver said:

Yes slight mods to steering and suspension. Same as in the V8. Also a bunch of extras on the previous model became standard I think which explained some of the price rise.

Cheers

[anonymous-user]

larger said:

Apart from the power tweak are there any other mechanical differences between the V12 and AMR?

Already touched on above, but stiffer suspension bushes, thicker anti-roll bars, tweaked damping (same spring rate as before) and forged wheels (something in the region of 3.5kg weight reduction at each corner). It makes quite a difference to the overall handling - more toward a DBSS level of ability, without losing any cruising comfort. It's physically a big car but feels much more playful than the original V12.

[larger]

NFC 85 Vette said:

Already touched on above, but stiffer suspension bushes, thicker anti-roll bars, tweaked damping (same spring rate as before) and forged wheels (something in the region of 3.5kg weight reduction at each corner). It makes quite a difference to the overall handling - more toward a DBSS level of ability, without losing any cruising comfort. It's physically a big car but feels much more playful than the original V12.

Thanks

[Roy Cropper]

AM Nottingham are offering a 30BHP increase to a DB11 for £1795. My question is to whether this is limited to a software chip change or something more such as suspension changes and exhaust modifications. Also would this devalue its resale value and/or become an insurance concern for underwriter.

[Phil74891]

Might struggle to notice an extra 30bhp. Might be better value to keep it standard and spend the money on petrol and tyres

[V8V Pete]

Roy Cropper said:

AM Nottingham are offering a 30BHP increase to a DB11 for £1795. My question is to whether this is limited to a software chip change or something more such as suspension changes and exhaust modifications. Also would this devalue its resale value and/or become an insurance concern for underwriter.

It would only be an insurance concern if you don't tell them about it. Talk to your insurer when you mod your car. Most are very receptive to it and it often makes little or no difference to the premium. Or don't tell them, have an accident then get your claim turned down. The choice is yours.