Very few people know what DB stands for in Aston Martin DB11

Aston Martin is a coveted car brand, but despite its success, very few people actually know what DB stands for in the Aston Martin DB11.

The British brand is loved by gearheads near and far, however, aspects of the models remain a mystery.

Some salesmen were clueless about what it represents, despite working in the car industry.

But, what does it actually stand for?

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Aston Martin is quintessentially British

The supercar brand was founded in 1913 and produced a whole range of powerful luxury cars.

From the DBX to the Vanquish, the cars are loved and have been used in movies, including James Bond.

In fact, Pierce Brosnan was recently reunited with the iconic Aston Martin Vanquish from Die Another Day.

This model may just be the most iconic one yet, but still, so little is known about the history.

Very few people know what DB stands for

The DB11 marked a milestone in the luxury car company’s history.

“[The] standard-bearer for an all-new generation of cars, DB11 is the most powerful and efficient ‘DB’ production model in Aston Martin’s history,” said the company.

“Available as a Coupe with the 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 or the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, DB11 takes our grand touring heritage to unprecedented heights.

“The DB11 Volante completes the family; offering an equally stunning, open-topped GT experience,” it went on.

But despite the models’ famed features and luxury, people are clueless as to what the letters actually stand for.

So, one car dealership put its staff to the ultimate Aston Martin test.

Even the salesman got the Aston Martin DB11 answer wrong

GVE London asked its staff the highly anticipated question, and very few got it right.

“Delta Bravo,” said one staff member.

“Downtown Bad Boy,” joked another.

“How am I supposed to know that?” replied a third.

Luck did strike with a few people guessing the correct answer. Which is: David Brown.

“In 1947, David Brown, a well-established businessman, bought Aston Martin. This era in Aston Martin history ushered in some of the most well-known models in the brand’s history,” stated Aston Martin Palm Beach.

So there you have it, the secret answer is actually not so secret after all, and rather straightforward.

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