Aston Martin DBX 707 — The Most Powerful SUV In The World!
The 697 hp DBX model from Aston Martin offers the performance of a supercar
Aston Martin, which is looking to expand the appeal of its best-selling vehicle in recent years, the DBX SUV, is adding a high-performance version that accelerates to 100 km / h in just 3.1 seconds. That level of performance in what Aston calls the "most powerful SUV in the world" is priceless. When the DBX707 arrives in the second quarter, it is expected to cost between £ 189,000 and £ 200,000 in its UK home market. The DBX707 takes its name from the power of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 derived from Mercedes-Benz. Using the European metering system, the 32-valve V-8 is rated at 707 hp.
The engine of the SUV is essentially a readjusted version of the unit that powers the current DBX, which is rated at 542 hp and offers a time from 0 to 100 km / h of 4.3 seconds. The engine is mated to a nine-speed wet-clutch transmission, a new gearbox that Aston engineers say offers faster and more direct shifts than the conventional hydraulic automatic transmission used in the DBX.
Unlocked performance
"We've truly unlocked DBX's performance potential to create a world-class high-performance SUV," Ralph Illenberger, head of Aston Martin's powertrain, said in a statement. "The huge…
