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Powered by a significantly revised naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 petrol
engine mated to the proven Touchtronic 2 six-speed automatic gearbox, the new
car offers suitably impressive performance figures. The V12's power peak of 565
hp makes it Aston Martin's most potent production model yet, outmuscled only by
the strictly limited edition One-77 supercar.
The raw statistics speak for themselves: 573 hp at 6,750 rpm, 457 lb-ft (620 Nm)
of torque at 5,500 rpm, 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph place
the Vanquish firmly into supercar territory. Yet the brand's team of engineers
have been working towards economy and emissions improvements, too.
The latest engineering methods, innovative technologies and typically
understated classic British design come together to make the muscular new
Vanquish a true super GT. For instance, each body panel on the car is
constructed from carbon fiber because of its high strength-to-weight ratio and
flexibility of form. Meanwhile torsional rigidity is improved by more than 25%.
Practical improvements such as a newly designed and significantly more spacious
cabin and a boot that, at 368 liters, is more than 60% larger than that of the
DBS, ensure the new Vanquish can carry sufficient luggage for even the most
ambitious grand tourist.
Designed and hand-built at Aston Martin's global headquarters at Gaydon in
Warwickshire the new Vanquish, available as a 2+2 or 2+0, sits atop a broad
line-up of world-class sports cars including the exquisite DB9, sporty V8
Vantage and luxurious four-door Rapide.
Dr Bez said: "The Aston Martin range is stronger now than at any time in our
99-year history. The new Vanquish represents the perfect way to signal the
beginning of our centenary celebrations next year."
Priced from 189,995 GBP (233,000 EUR) first deliveries of the new sports car are
expected to begin in the UK and Continental Europe late in 2012.
Aston Martin Vanquish: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications