Aston Martin has signed an extension on its engine supply agreement with Ford, consistent with media reports. The deal will reportedly ensure the supply of Cologne-built V8 and V12 engines for an additional five years.
The move suggests the VH platform, which underpins Aston Martin’s core model line-up of Vantage, DB9 and Vanquish, will certainly be produced for an additional five years a minimum of. Aston Martin said that it doesn‘t comment on supplier agreements. Last month, it emerged that Daimler is in discussions with Aston Martin to provide components and offering technical assistance. However, as any do business with Mercedes would take some years to become phased in, the Ford engine supply would clearly be required for some time for them to come. Retaining the Ford engines means it is also probable that the units will need to be re-worked to satisfy upcoming EU6 pollution regulations.
Ultimately, any Mercedes deal could extend to platform sharing, possibly including structure underpining the SLS AMG replacement. The new Mercedes, which should be smaller compared to the current model, will certainly be positioned like a Porsche 911 rival. Aston Martin signs new Ford engine deal - report.
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