Information of Mercedes suspending gross sales of the overwhelming majority of its V8-powered vehicles for the 2022 mannequin 12 months hit the presses a few week in the past. Nonetheless, what wasn’t defined then was the destiny of Aston Martins with Mercedes-AMG V8 engines.
Many Aston Martin merchandise are powered by AMG’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine (the M 177 model affecting AMG merchandise), and it’s one of many motors that we reportedly gained’t see in Mercedes-AMG merchandise subsequent 12 months. Since AMG is struggling to suit its vehicles with its personal engine, that brings into query Aston Martin’s provide of V8s. Automotive and Driver acquired some solutions from Aston, although, and the state of affairs within the UK doesn’t seem wherever close to as dire as in Germany.
“Aston Martin confirms that its provide of V8 engines from Aston Martin AG isn’t affected,” an Aston Martin spokesperson instructed Automotive and Driver.
So there you may have it. Aston’s AMG V8-powered autos — Vantage, DB11 and DBX — will supposedly keep on gross sales with out interruption. That’s nice information for Aston Martin and any uber-wealthy people who intend to purchase one.
On the identical time, Mercedes is not fully out of the V8 sport for 2022. In actual fact, it is nonetheless promoting vehicles that straight compete with Aston Martin: AMG GT Coupe and Roadster. These Mercedes merchandise use the M 178 model of the AMG V8 and are reportedly unaffected by provide points.
There’s in all probability much more to this story as time passes, too. Mercedes has but to formally acknowledge the stoppage of V8s — we reached out for remark once we revealed our preliminary story, however haven’t heard affirmation again but. After we do, we’ll be sure to replace you on what’s occurring.
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