The growl of a Aston Martin A V12 engine blasting out of two computer speakers may not be as appealing as standing next to it on a race track, but it’s all we’ve got… for now.
In addition to offering a 30-second audio sample of the engine sound of the supercar To be unveiled on September 2, the site invites visitors to share personal information and receive news about the company. In other words, it’s a marketing thing.
According to a Autoblog story in May, the twin-turbo V12 has been redesigned for use in the new flagship car, which is likely to bear the name Vanquish —resulting in 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. The engine itself has a stronger block and connecting rods, higher capacity fuel injectorsand new camshaft profiles and intake and exhaust ports, the preview story said.