Two Engines, Two Characters The modern Bentley Continental GT is powered by one of two engines: the legendary 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12 TSI, or the 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 (EA825) shared with Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini. Both respond well to ECU calibration, but they represent fundamentally different philosophies. The W12 is a Bentley exclusive — 12 cylinders in a W configuration (two narrow-angle VR6 banks at 72°), twin-turbocharged, and producing torque figures that are simply absurd. The V8 is lighter, more responsive, and benefits from the vast tuning ecosystem of the EA825 platform. W12 TSI (6.0L Twin-Turbo) Engine Specifications Specification Continental GT...

The Aston Martin DB12 runs the Mercedes-AMG M177 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 — retuned by Aston Martin to produce 671 HP and 800 Nm from the factory, making it the most powerful series-production DB in Aston Martin's history. Despite this elevated baseline, the M177's twin-scroll turbochargers and Bosch ME 17.7.2 ECU still leave meaningful headroom for professional calibration. YPG Motorsport's remote tuning service unlocks up to 781 HP and 960 Nm at Stage 2, elevating the DB12 from a world-class grand tourer into supercar territory. Aston Martin DB12 Engine Breakdown — M177 4.0T V8 Spec Detail Engine Code M177 (Mercedes-AMG, enhanced...

The Aston Martin DB11 is offered with two distinct powertrains: the Mercedes-AMG M177 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 503 HP and the Aston Martin AE31 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 producing 600 HP. Both engines respond exceptionally well to ECU calibration. YPG Motorsport’s remote tuning service unlocks up to 623 HP from the V8 and 750 HP from the V12 at Stage 2, transforming the DB11 from a refined grand tourer into one of the fastest point-to-point cars in the GCC. DB11 V8 Engine Breakdown — M177 4.0T Spec Detail Engine Code M177 (Mercedes-AMG) Displacement 3,982 cc (4.0L) Configuration 90° V8, Cross-Plane Crank...

The Aston Martin DB12 is the world’s first super tourer — and under its sculpted bonnet sits the Mercedes-AMG M177 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, producing 671 HP and 590 lb-ft from the factory. While Aston Martin calibrated the DB12 for grand touring refinement, the M177 platform has proven headroom well beyond factory output. Upgrading the factory downpipes is the most effective bolt-on modification to unlock that potential. This guide covers catless and 200-cell high-flow catted options, real-world power gains, exhaust sound changes, and why an ECU calibration is essential after installation. The M177 in the DB12 — Platform Overview The DB12...