The costs of maintaining and servicing luxury and sports cars can be a curious topic for many, and it’s understandable to wonder if the expenses match the exclusivity of these vehicles.
Recently, the owner of an Aston Martin DB11 V8 shared insights into the maintenance costs of this exquisite British sports car, outlining the various services required after the vehicle had covered over 8,000 kilometers.
One of the most striking aspects of the bill is the labor cost, which amounts to VND 2 million per service. There are three main labor items: inspection, installation and maintenance, and brake fluid replacement, bringing the total labor cost to VND 6 million.
The next section details the cost of spare parts, with eight items totaling nearly VND 16 million. The most expensive item is engine oil, costing nearly VND 5 million, followed by the air conditioner filter at VND 3.7 million. The least expensive items are the long den oil drain plug at VND 224,000 and the windshield washer fluid at VND 242,000.
The total cost of servicing the Aston Martin DB11 V8 exceeded VND 22 million. For those familiar with luxury car ownership, this figure for a vehicle with a few thousand kilometers on the odometer may not come as a surprise.
The Aston Martin DB11s on the roads of Vietnam are typically equipped with a V8 engine, twin-turbocharged and supplied by Mercedes-AMG. This engine has a displacement of 4.0 liters and delivers a maximum output of 510 horsepower and 675 Nm of torque. Mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, the DB11 V8 sends power to the rear wheels, enabling it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4 seconds and reach a top speed of 301 km/h.
Aston Martin offers three driving modes for the DB11 V8: GT for a comfortable and composed driving experience, Sport, and Sport Plus. The latter two modes, accessible via the ‘S’ button on the steering wheel, sharpen the responses of the suspension, steering, transmission, and torque vectoring system for a more engaging and dynamic drive.
In terms of design, the Aston Martin DB11 features a clamshell hood crafted from a single piece of aluminum. A key distinction between the V8 and V12 versions is the number of air intakes, with the V8 model featuring two intakes compared to the four seen on the V12. The rear of the DB11 boasts a unique feature: a transparent glass panel that offers a glimpse into the cockpit, with the brake light positioned above it. Additionally, a Virtual Spoiler enhances the car’s aerodynamics.
The tail lights of the Aston Martin DB11 are a striking pair of C-shaped LED units that demand attention. In contrast to the Aston Martin Vanquish, the DB11’s tail lights are significantly thinner, and the base of the C shape extends towards the rear decklid.
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