9781422285213
Aston Martin Vanquish The Aston Martin Vanquish debuted at the 2001 Geneva Motor
Produced
2001-2007 and 2012 to present
Engine Size Cylinders 0-60 mph Top Speed
5935cc
12
4.1 secs
183mph Power Output 565bhp Transmission Touchtronic 2 automatic Gears 6 speed Length 185.8in (4720mm) Width 75in (1905mm) Height 50.4in (1280mm) Weight 3833lb (1739kg) Wheelbase 83in (2211mm) (Specifications refer to 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish) pack offered sportier suspension, steering, and brakes. The second generation of Vanquish models began in 2012 with the unveiling of the Project AM310 concept, which Aston Martin later announced would
variants is a 6.0-liter 48-valve 60° mounted engine coupled with a six-speed electrohydraulic manual transmission but, while the V12 Vanquish generates 450bhp, the Vanquish S delivers an improved power output of 520bhp. Visually the Vanquish S had received some styling revisions including a slightly different nose shape and new wheels. The aerodynamics had also been improved through the addition of a small front splitter and an integrated trunk spoiler that housed a third high-level brake light. An optional sports dynamic
Show as a replacement for the Virage range and was available as either a two-seater or 2+2 setup. Similar to the DB7, the Vanquish was styled by Ian Callum and the two cars share many resemblances in their appearance. Since its conception the Vanquish model has been introduced in two generations – the first generation marked the arrival of the V12 Vanquish between 2001 and 2005, and the Vanquish S between 2004 and 2007. The powertrain in both these
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