Former professional tennis player Radek Štěpánek has transitioned his garage from BMW (ETR: BMW) to a high-performance lineup of British luxury vehicles from Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC (LON: AML), securing the 700-horsepower DB12 S grand tourer and the 727-horsepower DBX S SUV ahead of his appearance on the television dance competition StarDance.
- Brand Realignment: Štěpánek ended his tenure driving BMW models to align with Aston Martin, taking delivery of the DB12 S and DBX S.
- Engineering Specs: The DB12 S features a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 pushing 700 horsepower, while the DBX S ups output to 727 horsepower utilizing turbocharging technology derived from the Valhalla supersport.
- Média and Entertainment crossover: The sponsorship coincides with intensive physical training for the upcoming season of the television program StarDance.
From the ATP Tour to British Grand Tourers
Radek Štěpánek, widely known for his tenacity on the ATP tennis circuit during the 1990s and 2000s, has officially retired his previous fleet of BMW (ETR: BMW) vehicles in favor of two flagship machines from Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC (LON: AML).
The arrangement places the former world number eight behind the wheel of the Aston Martin DB12 S and the Aston Martin DBX S. For Štěpánek, the vehicle swap represents a childhood aspiration realized.
“Ke značce mám blízký vztah prakticky od dětství,” Štěpánek explained regarding his affinity for the brand, highlighting the combination of design detail, interior execution, and dynamic capability present in the latest models.
Detailed Fleet Specifications
According to factory specifications, both units rely on heavily engineered internal combustion powertrains rather than immediate full electrification.
| Model | Engine | Horsepower | 0-100 km/h Sprint | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin DB12 S | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 | 700 hp | 3.5 seconds | 325 km/h |
| Aston Martin DBX S | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 (Valhalla Tech) | 727 hp | 3.3 seconds | 310 km/h |
The DB12 S grand tourer features an updated chassis configuration, carbon-ceramic braking assemblies, and recalibrated throttle and transmission mappings. Meanwhile, the DBX S SUV incorporates turbocharging architecture directly adapted from the company’s mid-engined Valhalla project, pushing the vehicle past standard luxury SUV performance thresholds.
Media Cross-Promotion and StarDance Preparation
The timing of the vehicle transition coincides with rigorous physical preparation for Štěpánek’s participation in the popular dance competition StarDance. Training six days a week, the former athlete has noted the distinct biomechanical challenges of transitioning from tennis footwork to ballroom dancing.
“Z tenisu mám špatné návyky hlavně co se týče středu těla,” Štěpánek stated, describing how his standard athletic posture required inversion to meet the technical demands of dance choreography.
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