There are fewer mass-production cars with a V12 on sale today than the wonderful engine layout has pistons. Tightening emissions and fuel economy standards along with parts and design sharing to reduce costs has meant the V12 engine's days have been numbered.

Aston Martin is aiming to launch its first fully electric vehicle by 2030, reported Autocar. According to CEO Adrian Hallmark, the brand’s first EV will arrive by then, and hybrid versions of its

The twelve-cylinder powerhouse dies at the end of this decade.