Though the DB12 is built on the same chassis as its predecessor, do not call it a makeover. Despite housing a smaller engine and fewer cylinders than before, the DB12 boasts numbers that eclipse the seven-year-old DB11 and proves itself as a performance thoroughbred that pushes 671hp and a torquey 800Nm. Aston Martin has expertly created a perfect balance of comfort and performance, befitting a true GT, with upgrades to its suspension system, featuring adaptive damping and dynamic torque vectoring that offer precision and agility in handling.

There’s the beastly V8 performance and uncompromising luxury, exemplified by an overhauled interior cabin. The DB12’s upholstery is sheathed in hand-stitched leather and drivers are treated to a rich suite of assistive functions and an infotainment system with an in-house-developed touchscreen. Dubbing it a Super Tourer, Aston Martin walks the talk with the DB12, delivering a spread of engineering, performance, design and technological capabilities—and rightfully claiming the title of Robb Report’s 2024 Car of the Year.