Aston Martin Adds Jobs to Build DBX707 SUVS in Wales

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The DBX707’s 0-62mph acceleration time is 3.3 seconds, claims Aston.

Aston Martin said today that it is creating more than 100 jobs at its St Athan site in Wales following the launch of its new DBX707 model, for the moment the world’s most powerful luxury SUV. DBX707 will enter full production later this quarter.

“Our DBX SUV is the first Welsh-built production car for nearly 50 years and these new positions are an opportunity to join a team delivering our truly incredible new DBX707 derivative, which is setting new benchmarks for performance in the luxury segment,” said Tobias Moers, Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda.

DBX707 is extensively revised in what has become an ultra-competitive luxury SUV segment. Starting with the powertrain, a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, now has ball bearing turbochargers and a new engine calibration for more power and torque. Also new to Aston Martin’s flagship high performance SUV is a 9-speed ‘wet clutch’ automatic transmission. Capable of managing much increased torque loadings compared with a regular torque converter automatic. The high-performance transmission allows output of the 4.0-literV8 to increase to  707PS and 900Nm, increases of 157PS and 200Nm compared to the DBX (V8). (AutoInformed: Ecstasy and SUVs – Rolls-Royce to Launch Cullinan TomorrowCayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Sets Meaningless Record; 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio $80,000+!Spirit of Ecstasy is Redesigned for Rolls-Royce Spectre EV; Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Posts Highest Sales in 117 Years)

The adoption of the new wet clutch transmission results in faster gear changes compared to the torque converter transmission. The feel of the shift is more immediate and direct, which gives the driver an increased sense of control and responsiveness, and a dramatic character change from the DBX (V8). Launch capability is also improved, which contributes towards the DBX707’s 0-62mph time of 3.3 seconds, claims Aston.

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