[PHOTOS] DB11 Testing in Phoenix
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UPDATE:// Read the full story on the front page --> https://www.6speedonline.com/article...-test-session/ Just got back from Phoenix, AZ where I got to tag along with Aston Martin engineers as they performed hot climate testing on the DB11! Here's some of what I learned: - DB11 is most extensively tested vehicle in company's history: 150 test vehicles have been built. - Plan is to drive over 15,500 miles in the span of a few weeks under the hot Arizona sun. DB11 will also spend one week in Las Vegas. - They're continuously collecting over 250 individual channels worth of data simultaneously. - Most important concern is if the air conditioning can get to and maintain the desired temperature quickly and efficiently -- they did discover there needed to be better balancing of airflow distribution between face and feet vents. - DB11 handles and sounds amazing! Acceleration video: - Depending on who you ask, DB11 is about 85 - 95% complete. This phase is fine-tuning the software/handling characteristics of the car. Learn more next week when I publish the full story on the front page. If you have any questions, post them below and I'll answer to the best of my knowledge. Enjoy some behind-the-scenes photos! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...3db179b8db.jpg AM Vehicle Attribute Engineer Ian Hartley at the wheel. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...646ab0f249.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...4fbb948f6f.jpg Green spaghetti! These wires went to various places throughout the car. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...19544cf821.jpg You can hardly hear the turbo hiss over the V12. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...8320e7fe5a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...2a599420a5.jpg Jason and Ian looking over collected data. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...9289647769.jpg The desert is a pretty good place for hot climate testing, wouldn't you say? |
Great stuff, Andrew!
Just out of curiosity, can you explain your access to be a part of that? |
Originally Posted by telum01
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Great stuff, Andrew!
Just out of curiosity, can you explain your access to be a part of that? I'm a journalist (check out my 6speed author page!) and Aston Martin invited me, along with a few other writers, to learn more about their testing/validation process. It's really interesting how much data they're able to collect and analyze thanks to modern technology. A lot of their starting points are from customer feedback. |
I thought I recognized your name from somewhere lol
Great work on this - pictures say a thousand words, and you wrote what was needed and showed the rest with pics. Keep up the great work! |
Originally Posted by telum01
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I thought I recognized your name from somewhere lol
Great work on this - pictures say a thousand words, and you wrote what was needed and showed the rest with pics. Keep up the great work! |
Very cool thanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by skeena river rove
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Very cool thanks for sharing!
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Great indeed! Can't wait to read the full story.
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Originally Posted by sdekoning
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Great indeed! Can't wait to read the full story.
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Just read, great article, well written.
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Originally Posted by ncamv8
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Just read, great article, well written.
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awesome write up with great pictures to boot.
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Originally Posted by Andrew Chenievel
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Thanks, telum01!
I'm a journalist (check out my 6speed author page!) and Aston Martin invited me, along with a few other writers, to learn more about their testing/validation process. It's really interesting how much data they're able to collect and analyze thanks to modern technology. A lot of their starting points are from customer feedback. |
Originally Posted by shootermcgav1n
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awesome write up with great pictures to boot.
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Originally Posted by captain Greg
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Sucks fake and I thought I had a cool job :D
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