Daimler and Aston Martin have signed an engine and platform sharing agreement according to a recent report by Car and Driver. Rumors of this partnership have been alive since 2008, but if the report is correct, Aston Marting will build the redesigned Maybach in their Gaydon, England factory.
The report also states that the new Maybach models will be built atop the Mercedes-Benz S-Class platform that is set to be previewed at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year.
As for what Aston Martin will be getting out of this partnership, technology in the way of platforms, drivetrain and other equipment. This technology will be used on the new Lagonda lineup, including a sedan built alongside the Maybach line as well as a GL-based crossover. The real question that remains is whether the partnership will extend enough to provide Aston Martin with a new platform to replace the VH architecture on which its entire lineup is now based.
Until we see a signed agreement, we won’t be confirming anything. Chances are however that the Frankfurt Motor Show in September will shed more light on the subject.
