{"product_id":"aston-martin-ae31-v12-db11-dbs-vantage-gasket-keychain","title":"AE31 Twin-Turbo V12 – Aston Martin DB11, DBS \u0026 V12 Vantage Head Gasket Keychain","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAE31\u003c\/strong\u003e is Aston Martin's in-house-designed 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12, the first production turbocharged V12 in the marque's history. It is a 60-degree V12 with an all-aluminium block and cylinder heads, DOHC, 48-valve (four valves per cylinder) valvetrain, and twin-scroll turbochargers (one per bank). Development began under Aston's head of powertrain Dr Brian Fitzsimons in summer 2012, with first test firing in October 2012 and a production go-ahead in January 2013. Production takes place at the Aston Martin Engine Plant inside the Ford-staffed facility in Niehl, Cologne, Germany, with the first customer-spec engine built in mid-2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"vehicle-compatibility-matrix\"\u003eVehicle Compatibility Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe AE31 replaced the previous-generation naturally-aspirated 5.9-litre \"AE28\" V12 and has powered every V12 Aston Martin model since 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAston Martin DB11 V12 (2016–2023) — launch application, 600 bhp\/608 PS tune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAston Martin DBS Superleggera (2018–2024) — uprated to 715–725 PS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAston Martin V12 Vantage \/ V12 Speedster (2020–2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-this-engine-matters\"\u003eWhy This Engine Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe AE31 marked a symbolic turning point for Aston Martin: after 17 years running the Ford-derived, naturally-aspirated 5.9\/6.0-litre V12 (often mischaracterized as \"two Ford Duratec V6s welded together\"), Aston built this replacement entirely in-house and embraced turbocharging for the first time, a move that initially divided purist opinion within the enthusiast community. Enthusiast commentary on forums such as PistonHeads describes it as \"an extremely well engineered and robust engine\" whose true performance potential was only unlocked once it was paired with the ZF8HP95 gearbox in the DBS Superleggera, where torque jumped from 700 Nm to 900 Nm. Its continued use through the 2024 Vanquish, at outputs up to 824 hp, cements it as Aston Martin's flagship V12, even as tightening emissions rules put a horizon on the design's future around the end of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"technical-specifications\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative my-[1em]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sticky top-0 z-20 h-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full overflow-auto scrollbar-subtle rounded-lg border md:max-w-[90vw] border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest bg-raised\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"[\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td]:border-b-0 my-0 w-full table-auto border-separate border-spacing-0 text-sm font-sans rounded-lg [\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td:first-child]:rounded-bl-lg [\u0026amp;_tr:last-child_td:last-child]:rounded-br-lg\" style=\"width: 99.941%; height: 411.469px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b text-left align-bottom border-r last:border-r-0 font-bold bg-subtle first:border-radius-tl-lg last:border-radius-tr-lg\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b text-left align-bottom border-r last:border-r-0 font-bold bg-subtle first:border-radius-tl-lg last:border-radius-tr-lg\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eEngine code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAE31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e60° V12, all-aluminium block and heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e5.2 L (5,204 cc \/ 318 cu in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBore x stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e89 mm x 69.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBore offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e21.5 mm, carried over from prior 6.0L design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eValvetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDOHC, 48-valve (4 valves\/cylinder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCompression ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e9.3:1 (base tune)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eInduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eTwin-scroll turbochargers (Mitsubishi units in early builds), one per bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eFuel system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eMulti-point\/port fuel injection (not direct injection, by design choice for emissions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOil system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWet sump (optimised for high-g track use)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBase output (DB11, 2016)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e600 bhp \/ 608 PS @ 6,500 rpm, 700 Nm @ 1,500–1,750 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eDBS Superleggera output (2018)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e725 PS \/ 715 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 900 Nm @ 1,800 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eHighest reported output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eUp to 824 hp (2024 Vanquish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 26.3496%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-subtlest p-2 min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r last:border-r-0\" style=\"width: 57.7451%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eApprox. 15 kg heavier than the prior 6.0L unit it replaced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sticky z-10 h-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-base border-subtlest shadow-subtle pointer-coarse:opacity-100 keyboard:opacity-100 right-1 absolute bottom-1 flex rounded-md border opacity-0 transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-100 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:not(:first-child)]:border-subtlest [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:not(:first-child)]:border-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex transition-opacity duration-300 [\u0026amp;_button]:hover:bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex items-center justify-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003csvg role=\"img\" class=\"inline-flex fill-current shrink-0\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"\u003e\u003cuse\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex [\u0026amp;_button]:hover:bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex items-center justify-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003csvg role=\"img\" class=\"inline-flex fill-current shrink-0\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"\u003e\u003cuse\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTorque, compression ratio and power figures vary meaningfully across model years and trims — the DB11's base 600 bhp tune is materially different from the DBS Superleggera's 715–725 PS calibration and the Vanquish's reported 824 hp, even though all share the AE31 block architecture. Buyers researching a specific car should confirm exact figures for their model year, as Aston Martin has not published a single consolidated spec sheet covering every AE31 variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"product-details\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eGasket Keys produces a stainless steel keychain shaped and detailed to echo the profile of engines like the AE31, finished through a 3-stage vibratory polishing process for a smooth, tactile edge and presented on a branded plywood display stand. Each keychain is manufactured to be durable enough for everyday carry while serving as a compact tribute to the specific engine's block geometry and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't know my engine code?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck your Aston Martin's handbook, build plate (usually in the engine bay or driver's door sill), or V5C registration document; for AE31-equipped cars this covers the DB11 V12, DBS Superleggera, V12 Vantage\/Speedster.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the AE31 the same engine across all these models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt shares the same core block architecture, 89 mm bore and 69.7 mm stroke across applications, but power, torque, turbo sizing and internals have been recalibrated model-to-model — the 2024 Vanquish version even uses a stronger block and larger turbos than the original 2016 DB11 unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this engine matter to collectors and enthusiasts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt represents Aston Martin's first in-house, fully turbocharged production V12 after 17 years of Ford-derived naturally-aspirated V12s, making it a genuine engineering milestone in the brand's history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GasketKeys","offers":[{"title":"DB11 V12","offer_id":58457771147596,"sku":"AE31-AM-DB11-1623","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"DBS Superleggera","offer_id":58457771180364,"sku":"AE31-AM-DBS-1824","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"V12 Speedster","offer_id":58457771213132,"sku":"AE31-AM-V12S-2224","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"V12 Vantage","offer_id":58457771245900,"sku":"AE31-AM-V12V-2224","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/0639\/0092\/files\/aston-martin-db11.jpg?v=1787089091","url":"https:\/\/gasketkeys.com\/products\/aston-martin-ae31-v12-db11-dbs-vantage-gasket-keychain","provider":"gasketkeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}