---
title: "7 Tweets About The 2017 Aston Martin DB11"
description: "Here's why the stunning DB11 is Aston Martin's ultimate 21st-century car."
date: "2017-03-02"
modified: "2017-03-03"
authors:
  - name: "A.J. Baime"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/a-j-baime"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/8032/7-tweets-about-the-2017-aston-martin-db11"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "Aston Martin"
  - "Coupe"
  - "DB11"
  - "new cars"
  - "Supercar"
---

# 7 Tweets About The 2017 Aston Martin DB11

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Aston Martin's new two-plus-two tourer is built atop a century of [stunning heritage](<https://www.thedrive.com/supercars/1921/driving-aston-martins-million-dollar-lagonda-prototype>). It's state-of-the-art factory and a [top-secret skunkworks](<https://www.thedrive.com/design/1853/aston-martins-secret-stash>) 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.

## 1. The Aston Martin DB11 is a car of many brand firsts

https://twitter.com/_/status/837334439353073664

## 2. The DB11, by the numbers

https://twitter.com/_/status/837337740534550530

## 3. It is painstakingly hand-painted

https://twitter.com/_/status/837338838959783937

## 4. The rear spoiler deploys in three different driving modes

https://twitter.com/_/status/837339849304784899

## 5. Mercedes-Benz supplied all of the DB11's electrics

https://twitter.com/_/status/837341168778215425

## 6. Talk about a big nose...

https://twitter.com/_/status/837341807574990848

## 7. The DB11 interior is hand-stitched by one person

https://twitter.com/_/status/837348145776504833

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