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Aston Martin’s new two-plus-two tourer is built atop a century of stunning heritage. It’s state-of-the-art factory and a top-secret skunkworks combine with deep-pocketed investors that maintain a mostly hands-off approach. Its CEO Andy Palmer is a no-bullshit straight-shooter with a serious plan for Aston Martin’s future. The DB11 is a a 21st-century car designed for the modern consumer. Here’s a quick-hit of seven things that make it great.