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Aston Martin Vanquish

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Click here to download printer friendly version Available as either a two or two plus two seat coupe, the V12 Vanquish accelerates to 60 mph in under 4.5 seconds and 160 km/h (100 mph) in under 10 seconds. Through the application of advanced design techniques and materials it is lighter, stiffer and stronger and offers superior performance to that of the V8 engined Vantage model which it replaces. In conjunction with the electronic drive-by-wire throttle system, which is fitted to the second generation 460 horsepower 6.0 liter V12 Aston Martin engine, fingertip controlled Formula 1 style paddles enable almost imperceptible gear changes to be completed in under 250 milliseconds - less than the blink of an eye.

Advanced electronics also permit the close ratio six speed manual transmission to be programmed to operate automatically with the added facility of a special program tailored to winter driving conditions.

With close co-operation and technical assistance from the Ford Research & Vehicle Technology Group and Ford Research laboratories the V12 Vanquish represents the largest ever investment by Aston Martin in advanced technology and it pioneers a series of world firsts in its design and construction. The main body structure utilizes carbon fiber, extruded aluminum and composite materials bonded together to form a central monocoque safety cell with additional deformable composite structure energy absorbent zones at both front and rear. It provides high standards of efficiency, structural integrity, torsional rigidity and occupant crash protection.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

Add your comments on the Aston Martin Vanquish

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RobPorsche
02-07-2006
 This is one AMAZING car...on the outside. I had the great fortune of visiting Aston Martin at their main location in England. The saleswoman at the showroom there was surprisingly friendly, and she let my friend and I have a seat in a previously owned Vanquish. Now this is one over the top beautifully designed car. In my opinion it is actually the most appealing of grand touring machines. My only complaint is some of the cheap materials used on the interior. I knocked on the center console and was surprised to hear a *tack* noise, very hollow indeed. Of course I'm in no position to complain about such a car, I haven't even graduated from highschool. But I would have thought that for a price of around $300,000 CAD, this car would feel more solid. However, I don't care, I'm in love. Someday I will make it mine, regardless of how crummy the interior feels, this car is simply timeless.
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hugo1st
18-5-2003
 "This car has the most beautiful lines of any car on the market.Perfect height and stance powered by a mighty cosworth V12, leaves all other ""super-cars"" for dead, move over Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porshe and McLaren, there is a new king in the luxury sporting car world."
     

General specifications
Country of origin Great Britain
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2001

Engine
Configuration 60º V 12
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction alloy block and head
Displacement 5.935 liter / 362.2 cu in
Bore / Stroke 89.0 mm (3.5 in) / 79.5 mm (3.1 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis/body unitary steel
Suspension (fr/r) double aluminium wishbones, coil springs, monotube dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes vented discs, all-round
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1820 kilo / 4012.4 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4665 mm (183.7 in) / 1923 mm (75.7 in) / 1318 mm (51.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2690 mm (105.9 in) / 1572 mm (61.9 in) / N/A

Performance figures
Power 450 bhp / 336 KW @ 6500 rpm
Torque 556 Nm / 410 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
BHP/Liter 76 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.25 bhp / kg
Top Speed 306 km/h / 190 mph
0-60 mph 4.6 s

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