[1] The engine has two BorgWarner turbochargers positioned between the two cylinder heads in a "hot-V" configuration.

The M177 and M178 are individually assembled by the technicians in "one man, one engine" principle at the AMG manufacturing centre in Affalterbach.

In 2019, M176 was equipped with EQ Boost mild hybrid 48V electrical system, producing additional output 16 kW (22 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque.

[6] As part of the agreement with Mercedes-AMG since 2013, Aston Martin installs the M177 engines in the DB11 V8 and DB11 Volante (2017–), Vantage (2018–), DBX (2021–) and DB12 (2023–).

[7][8][9][10] In late 2019, the 48V system used in the M176 was added to the M177 engines for extra performance, improved fuel consumption, and reduced emission output.