The hero in the new Aston Martin line-up has been revealed with the return of the legendary “Vanquish” nameplate. Sporting a new and more powerful 5.2-litre V12 Twin-Turbo engine, it develops a class-leading 835PS (824HP, 614kW) of power and 1000NM of torque for a ferocious 0-100km/h time of 3.3 seconds before reaching a top speed of 214mph.
Not only is this the fastest Aston Martin series production car in the brand’s 111-year history, but it might also be one of the best-looking.
Of course, like many of the brand’s new and most special vehicles, the Aston Martin Vanquish will follow in the footsteps of the Valiant, Valour, and DBR22 and will only be available in limited production of just 1,000 examples each year. Millionaires and billionaires line up, line up, the allocation is going to the highest bidder!
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Engine: 5.2-litre Twin Turbo V12
Configuration: Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
Maximum power: 835PS / 824bhp / 614kw @ 6,500rpm
Maximum torque: 1,000Nm / 738 lb-ft @ 2,500 – 5,000rpm
Top speed: 214mph / 345km/h
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 3.3s
We have to give Aston Martin credit for their choice of powertrain because, unlike many manufacturers today, they’re not interested in “educating” (persuading) their customers that something hybrid is new, better, and shiny. They’ve shoe-horned the engine everyone wanted under the bonnet, continuing the 25-year dynasty of V12-engined flagships with the most powerful V12 engine in its core sports car range.
“It was inconceivable that a new Aston Martin flagship should be powered by anything other than a state-of-the-art V12,” said Aston Martin Chief Technical Officer, Roberto Fedeli. “To this end, our engineering team has completely reworked our existing 5.2-litre Twin-Turbo engine, from block casting to cylinder heads. With ambitious targets for gains in power and torque, plus equally tough goals for improvements in driveability, efficiency and global emissions compliance, the result is a modern masterpiece.”
You’re looking at the highest specific power output ever from an Aston Martin V12 engine at 160PS/litre, which equates to 835PS (824HP, 614kW) of power @ 6,500rpm, and 1000NM of torque @ 2,500 rpm.
This is achieved with a strengthened cylinder block and conrods, redesigned cylinder heads incorporating reprofiled camshafts, plus new intake and exhaust ports. There are also repositioned spark plugs, new higher flowrate fuel injectors, and higher speed, as well as reduced inertia turbochargers that deliver increased performance and throttle response.
Like some of the new Porsche Taycan electric vehicles, there’s a new Boost Reserve function for passing and power is sent to the ground through a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox, paired with an electronic rear limited slip differential (e-diff) for the first time in an Aston Martin front-engined V12 sports car.
The brand never intended for this vehicle to be a track weapon, but they’ve made significant changes to the structural elements of the car to help dynamics. Before you assume this is simply a refined, hardcore, DBS 770 Ultimate, it’s not. There’s a 75% increase in lateral stiffness over that car, an 80mm longer in wheelbase, and Bilstein DTX damper technology that we had a chance to test in the new DB12, but are seen here with a bespoke calibration for more efficient damping performance in Sports and Sport+ modes.
You also gain features like larger diameter anti-roll bars (ARB), 410mm carbon ceramic brakes as standard for a reduction in unsprung weight (-27kg compared to cast iron brakes), and a recalibrated electric power assisted steering system (EPAS) that gives more of a focus on the on-centre steering feel.
Step inside the new Aston Martin Vanquish and you’ll notice a few changes over the familiar DB12 and new Vantage. This is a 2-seat Super GT car that’s reminiscent of other AMs, but here you’ll find a bespoke interior layout with critical driver controls centrally mounted, including override switches for Chassis, ESP and Exhaust, Lane Assist and Park Distance Control. Finally, an illuminated glass engine start/stop button that sits in the middle of the centre console.
Of course, you can get your hands on a saddle leather luggage set as an accessory that fits in the sculpted rear cross brace and matches your choice in interior leather.
The technology is cutting-edge but familiar to new Aston Martin customers. It includes a fully digital 10.25-inch TFT driver display and a matching 10.25-inch Pure Black touchscreen system with full online connectivity and wireless Apple CarPlay. This is backed by a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system as standard.
Finally, comfort is served by standard Sports Plus Seat, while those who prefer to sacrifice their back and buttocks in search of a few tenths should option the carbon fibre Performance Seats.
The new Aston Martin Vanquish pricing has not yet been revealed for Australia. However, it’s priced from USD$420,000 in other markets, with the first deliveries scheduled for Q4 2024.
If you want to get your name in the order books, we’d start by calling your nearest Aston Martin dealership from today, and be prepared to push the limits of customisation to secure a build slot. The base price of $420,000 is only the starting point for this car, and you don’t even get coloured brake callipers as standard; they’re black. More information can be found at the link below.
Now, we’re going to customise our own Vanquish and dream.
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