By Ed Jones Aston Martin, September 10, 2014

Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Editions

Today, Aston Martin unveiled the new Vanquish Carbon Edition model. Detailed on their website, this new model has a slew of features that come standard in both the Carbon Black and Carbon White editions. Each of these features enforces the Carbon Edition’s contrasting black and white color theme.
The new black side window surrounds of the Carbon Edition are both unique to the model and new to the Vanquish. Black 10-spoke alloy wheels add to the Carbon Black’s all-black appearance, while contrasting beautifully against the Carbon White. All new black headlight eyebrows are found on both the Black and White editions and give the car a much more sinister look.



Inside the Carbon Editions is, of course, Herringbone carbon fiber trim, along with black anodised speaker grilles for the Bang & Olufsen audio system. Also found throughout the cabin are black leather seating and door inserts.
Customers will be able to choose between the white or black exterior for either the coupe or convertible Vanquish Carbon Edition. All editions are powered by a 6.0-liter V12 that produces 586 bhp and 465 lb-ft of torque. These cars can accelerate from 0-60 in just 3.6 seconds and have a top speed of 201 mph.
For more information, be sure to contact your local Aston Martin dealer.































































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Aston Martin Works – which marks its diamond jubilee in 2015 – is celebrating 60 glorious years at Newport Pagnell with the commissioning of six limited edition sports cars.

The first of the cars is being revealed today, Friday December 12, at the Buckinghamshire-based firm’s customer Christmas celebration, which also forms the start of 12 months of exciting anniversary activity at Aston Martin Works.

The six bespoke cars, all versions of the current Vanquish super GT in either Coupe or Volante form, are being created in association with the luxury British brand’s Gaydon-based design team, and its ultimate personalisation service: Q by Aston Martin.

Each of the six cars is subtly different, and each is tailored to reflect one of the six decades being celebrated. The result is a collection of rare and ultra-desirable sports cars that will be instantly recognisable as ‘Works 60th Anniversary’ models.

A number of elements distinguish the Anniversary cars including trim and paint colour treatments. But, perhaps, the most emotive part of each car comes in the form of a fine detail: bespoke rotaries around the major controls in the centre console of each Vanquish.

Each rotary has been cast from metal that, previously, had formed a piston in an Aston Martin engine of the relevant period. These rotaries are then carefully laser etched with Works’ Anniversary wording.

The six pistons have been drawn from engines in the following Newport Pagnell-built sports cars:

1955-1965: DB 2/4 Mk II saloon
1965-1975: DB5
1975-1985: V8 Coupe
1985-1995: V8 Vantage X-pack
1995-2005: V8 Vantage supercharged
2005-2015: Original Vanquish

In each case, the relevant piston has been sourced from an engine that has been rebuilt or reworked at some point in its life.

Design direction for the Works Anniversary cars came from the Aston Martin Design team, led by Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman, while the bespoke elements of each car’s construction have been delivered by the Q by Aston Martin personalisation team at the brand’s Gaydon factory.

Aston Martin Works Commercial Director, Paul Spires, explained: “This project has been a harmonious co-operation across the whole business, developed uniquely to celebrate 60 years of Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell.

“I’m thrilled to be unveiling the first of these cars at our Christmas celebration, and look forward to seeing the remaining models being built and delivered to customers throughout the course of our anniversary year in 2015.”

Collectors’ items

The process of creating the bespoke Aston Martin Works 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Vanquish models began way back in July of this year, as the Works team met with designers from Aston Martin’s Gaydon HQ to scope out their plans.

Working closely with Marek Reichman and his team, and the brand’s bespoke personalisation branch – Q by Aston Martin – the Works staff carefully developed and refined their ideas for the ultimate 60th anniversary collectors’ item cars.

Dr Matthew Bennett, General Manager of VIP and Q by Aston Martin Sales at Gaydon, said: “The colours of these six unique cars have been very carefully chosen to reflect and celebrate the progress of Aston Martin Works over those six decades.

“Celebrating the past, but pointing very much toward a bright and exciting future, too, these Vanquish models will, I’m sure, very quickly become a notable feature of the brand’s history at Newport Pagnell.”

Instantly identifiable as Works Anniversary cars by features such as their Anniversary Yellow side strakes and alloy wheels, the six Vanquish also feature the new Aston Martin Works 60th Anniversary logo which, like the cars’ colour schemes, has been designed by the team at Gaydon. The vibrant and distinctive logos are etched into each car’s sill plates.

Paul Spires added: “We certainly gave ourselves some challenges with this project. Coloured side strakes such as these have never been attempted by Aston Martin before, and sourcing pistons from the correct engines in the correct decades was, of course, no small feat either.

“However, we’re all very happy with the end result and we’ve already taken a number of orders from collectors keen to own a piece of the brand’s history.”

Unique features in the Anniversary cars include: rotaries made from worked metal of a heritage model piston from the relevant era; distinctive Anniversary Yellow accents on the side strakes and alloy wheels; White/black Duotone seat centre panels; unique sill plaques depicting the era the car relates to and featuring the Works Anniversary logo; distinctive colour and trim treatments that include features such as contrast yellow stitching in the leather, and new heavy weave carbon fibre.

The cars of course retain the standard technical features of the Vanquish super GT such as its 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine mated in a pioneering transaxle layout to the latest generation Touchtronic III eight-speed automatic gearbox. This provides the Vanquish with genuinely spirited performance: the 0-60mph time is a mere 3.6 seconds and the maximum speed tops 200mph.

Prices for the six cars are available on application at Aston Martin Works.

Aston Martin has announced that a German collector by the name of Markus Storck has commissioned a series of seven bespoke Vanquish sports cars for himself and presumably six of his friends. The automaker says that Storck, the founder of bicycle manufacturer Storck Bikes, has taken delivery of the first example and that the six other cars in the collection will go to six “fellow sports car aficionados.”

The cars were developed by the British automaker’s own Q by Aston Martin personalization department and feature carbon fiber elements throughout. One of the highlights is an exclusive exterior finish that sees multiple layers of carbon fibercleverly interwoven to a perfectly smooth finish, a result that required Aston Martin to develop an entirely new addition to its manufacturing process.

The carbon fiber is left bare in certain sections, with the rest of the body featuring satin black paint. The bespoke Vanquish also includes an array of luxurious and custom-made additions such as diamond quilting on the seats, “One of Seven” logos perforated into the head restraints, gloss black highlights around the cabin, and the signature Aston Martin wing logo machined out of pure carbon.

The mechanical bits were left untouched, which means the car’s 6.0-liter V-12 dishes out 568 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. This is enough for 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 4.0 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200 mph.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to see my vision for a series of bespoke Aston Martin Vanquish come to life like this,” Storck said after taking delivery of the car. “The attention to detail, service and dedication I have seen from the Q team has been exceptional—and the result is outstanding.”

Aston Martin's super-super GT will be revealed later this year with a brand new old name

The replacement for the Aston Martin Vanquish, set to appear later this year, will be called the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera.

The DBS bit you know. That premiered on an Aston Martin as far back as 1967, and topped the Aston range in 2007. Superleggera? That’s a nod to Aston’s history with Touring Superleggera.

We’re told the Superleggera name hints at what we can expect from the next Vanquish – sorry, DBS Superleggera – when it arrives. “Super lightweight construction,” we’re informed. ‘Super powerful engine’ too, we suspect.

“We’ve pushed the boundaries of performance and design to give this car a distinct character and ensure it’s worthy of the heritage and weight that this name carries,” explains Aston’s chief creative officer Marek Reichman.

The Vanquish refresh is all part of Aston’s seven-year plan for seven new cars. You’ve seen the new DB11, and of course, the new Vantage. Next up is the Vanquish. As we noted a couple of years back, expect it to be a DB11 turned up to, well, 11.
The specifics will be confirmed in due course, but bank on close to 650bhp from that new 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12, and more aggressive styling than the DB11, and you’re about there.

“Sitting at the pinnacle of the sportscar line-up,” says Aston, “DBS Superleggera will feature the highest levels of performance, craftsmanship and design.”

Can’t wait. Though we must admit a little sadness at the demise of one of the car world’s coolest names. Adios, Vanquish.

Aston says it will be the most beautiful mid-engined car on the road.

Aston Martin fans were both happy and sad back in April when the company announced plans to dust off the DBS moniker for the Vanquish’s replacement. The new model, which was revealed at the end of last month, goes by the full name of DBS Superleggerato honor the Italian coachbuilders at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.

But the “Vanquish” nameplate isn’t being retired as the peeps from Gaydon have revealed the iconic name is merely on a hiatus and will return to become a badge on Aston Martin’s mid-engined supercar slotting below the Valkyrie. In an interview with Australian media during the international launch event of the DBS Superleggera in Germany, the company’s chief creative officer, Marek Reichmann, strongly hinted about keeping the “Vanquish” name alive:

As if that wasn’t clear enough, Aston Martin’s official went on to specify “Vanquish” will be put to good use on one of the firm’s seven cars bound to arrive within the next seven years.

Beyond the car’s name, Reichmann revealed significant progress has been made with development as the company already has a dozen of scale model designs as well as three fullsize models. Without going into details, Aston Martin’s chief creative officer mentioned it will be “the most beautiful mid-engined car on the road,” adding it will take advantage of the know-how obtained during the Valkyrie’s development process.

For obvious reasons, Reichmann did not disclose any of the mid-engined supercar’s technical specifications, but we already know it will bank on Red Bull Racing’s F1 expertise. Don’t hold your breath for a V12 as instead, the new Vanquish could use a V8 accompanied by an electric boost. We also know Aston’s 488 GTB fighter will benefit from a newly developed carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum sub-frames, so it should prove to be quite light. Add into the mix some active aero tech inherited from the Valkyrie, and then the McLaren 720S truly has something to worry about.

Expect the mid-engined machine to arrive at some point in 2020.

Aston Martin is putting the final touches to the Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake and was recently snapped testing a prototype on the M25 highway in the UK, with the pic uploaded to Reddit.

The British manufacturer released renderings of the fourth member of the Vanquish Zagato family in October last year, confirming that it would join the Coupe, Volante and Speedster.

The Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake is based on the Vanquish S, but has undergone a series of comprehensive modifications to entirely alter its persona and looks. Like its siblings, this involves all-new bodywork the includes a sculpted front grille, circular daytime running lights, sexy surfaces and an overhauled rear end. For the Shooting Brake, an elongated roof makes it stand out from the rest.

Unlike the car shown in the official renderings, this prototype doesn’t feature a gloss carbon fiber roof. In fact, it’s exterior appears to be painted exclusively in matte red, including the rear diffuser and side air vents. It doesn’t look quite as good without the black accents, but there’s no doubt the production model has one of the best-looking shapes in the industry.

As with the Coupe, Volante, and Speedster, the Shooting Brake is powered by an the Vanquish S’s naturally-aspirated 592 hp V12. Like the Coupe and Volante, Aston Martin will build just 99 examples of the Shooting Brake; the Speedster will be more exclusive than the rest, as just 28 units will be made.

A prototype test mule of the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake has been spotted for the first time.

Last summer, Aston Martin unveiled the awe-inspiring Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake, which will be joining the Vanquish Zagato Coupe, Volante, and Speedster. So far, we’ve been able to marvel at its beauty in render images. Now, over a year later, a Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake prototype has been spotted in the metal for the first time. Prepare to pick your jaw up from the floor.

The first photo posted on Reddit shows the stunning shooting brake storming down the M23 UK highway, while photos shared by Twitter user @dusiue78 give us a clearer look at the camouflaged prototype being transported on the Eurotunnel to Calais. Like other cars in the Zagato Vanquish family, the Shooting Brake features carbon fiber body panels, Vulcan-inspired taillights and 3D Zagato ‘Z’ motifs in the front grille and rear vent meshes. Obviously, the Shooting Brake stands out from the rest thanks to its stretched roofline.

You’ll notice, however, that the prototype shown in these new photos doesn’t have a gloss carbon roof like the car shown in Aston Martin’s renders. The whole exterior appears to be painted in matte red, including the rear diffuser and side air vents. It’s a shame because the car doesn’t look quite as striking without the bold black accents. But we’re nit-picking here, because the shape still looks sensational.

Being based on the outgoing Vanquish S, the Shooting Brake is powered by a naturally aspirated V12 that produces 592 hp. Aston Martin is only building 99 examples of the Zagato Shooting Brake, which matches the production runs of the Coupe and Volante. The Speedster, on the other hand, will be even more limited, with just 28 units planned for production.

One of the most enduring creative partnerships in the automotive industry reached another milestone. First with the global debut of the Vanquish Zagato Volante, followed by confirmation that not only will the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Speedster enter production, but it will be joined by a spectacular Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake.

This 'family' of four Vanquish Zagato models will yield a total of 325 cars. As the first member of the family, production of the Vanquish Zagato Coupes commenced in late 2016. Next to enter production was the Vanquish Zagato Volante. Once again strictly limited to 99 cars (all of which have been sold), production has commenced and deliveries will be completed through 2018.

Of the two remaining models, the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Speedster is the rarest, with a production run of just 28 cars. As you would expect from one of the most collectible and covetable Aston Martins ever, all 28 Vanquish Zagato Speedsters have been sold with deliveries scheduled for 2018. Completing the quartet, the Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake will also enter production in 2018, with a total build run of 99 cars matching those of the Coupe and Volante.

With all four cars based upon the Vanquish S, each Zagato enjoys the combination of 600PS naturally-aspirated V12 mated to the smooth, slick-shifting Touchtronic III transmission. Together with adaptive damping - fine-tuned for each model - the Vanquish Zagato family promises exceptional driving pleasure that is every bit as stimulating and memorable as their design.

The Speedster and Shooting Brake represent the two extremes of the Vanquish Zagato family. The former is an uncompromising roofless design that expresses the raw excitement of an open-top ultra-high performance sports car. The boldest aspect of the Speedster's design is the Speed Humps that rise up to form streamlined cowls that flow back from the seats, representing Zagato's signature 'double-bubble' roof. All the body panels are made from carbon fibre (like the other cars in the Vanquish Zagato family), while shared details, such as the Aston Martin Vulcan-inspired 'Blade' tail lights and repeated 3D Zagato 'Z' motifs in the front grille and rear vent meshes, create an unbroken stylistic thread that connects these otherwise individual creations.

The Shooting Brake is still a strict two-seater, but one conceived as an individual and exceptionally practical GT. The extended roof on the concept sketch bears the iconic Zagato 'double-bubble' surfacing complete with glass inlays to let light flood into the cockpit. The sculptural roof culminates in a powered tailgate that opens onto a luxuriously trimmed rear cabin area, complete with a tailored luggage set. With dramatic herringbone carbon fibre facia with anodised bronze rotary controls, extensive 'Z' motif quilting and the option of a fully aniline leather upholstery, the Shooting Brake is a fitting complement to the Coupe, Volante and Speedster.

Although the DBX is now the driving force behind Aston Martin's sales boom, performance cars will forever remain at the core of the Gaydon-based marque. Even the SUV has spawned a go-faster version with nearly 700 horsepower and a 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3.1 seconds. Speaking of the new DBX707, the company had a roundtable with journalists to talk about the Bentayga Speed competitor and discuss future products.

Tobias Moers, Aston Martin CEO and former AMG head honcho, told us the Valhalla is still coming. The AM-RB 003 concept debuted in March 2019 before the final version was unveiled in July last year. According to the German executive, the production model will arrive in 2024 and will share the drivetrain with the firm’s entry-level supercar, the Vanquish.

As a refresher, the Vanquish was also introduced as a concept car in March 2019 with a radical makeover compared to past models by adopting a mid-engined layout. It too had a turbocharged V6 as part of a hybrid powertrain. Moers told Motor1.com the production model is scheduled to go on sale in 2025 or about a year after the Valhalla. The two will share a flat-plane crank engine, which will be built in-house.

We'll remind you that Valhalla has lost the concept's twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 in favor of a larger twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 featuring a flat-plane crankshaft. When Aston Martin released images and details of the production model, it didn't mention anything about the combustion engine being related to Mercedes-AMG's unit installed in the Black Series. With Moers now saying the gasoline mill is going to be manufactured within AM, it appears the British brand is doing most (if not all) of the work on its own.

The V8 will rev at up to 7,200 rpm, thus matching the Black Series' redline. Together with an electric motor, the Valhalla was touted as having 937 horsepower (699 kilowatts) and 738 pound-feet (1,000 Newton-meters) of torque. The hybrid punch is said to propel the sub-Valkyrie machine to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.5 seconds before hitting 217 mph (350 km/h).

Sitting at the bottom of the supercar chain, the Vanquish won’t be able to match these output and performance numbers. The two are still a long way off, so a lot could change between now and 2024/2025. However, it seems Aston Martin is determined to launch a pair of supercars to complement the Valkyrie hypercar.

With the introduction of the most potent flagship in its 111-year history, Aston Martin is proud to announce the return of its most legendary nameplate: Vanquish.

A technical masterpiece befitting a true class leader, Vanquish sits at the pinnacle of Aston Martin's fabled front-engined sports car range. Showcasing exceptional in-house engineering ability, a new legend extends this dynastic bloodline in magnificent style.

Highlights include a world-class V12 engine of monumental potency, a bespoke chassis bristling with state-of-the-art dynamics technology, carbon fibre bodywork of unmatched presence and an interior which sets new standards of modern luxury. With production limited to under 1000 examples a year, this icon will continue to reign in ultra-luxury exclusivity.

Powered by a new 5.2-litre Twin-Turbo V12 producing an astonishing 835PS and 1000Nm of torque, Vanquish achieves a new benchmark for supercar performance with immense in-gear acceleration and a top speed of 214mph - the highest top speed of an Aston Martin series production car to date. Only by refining every stage of the internal combustion process has this unprecedented performance and efficiency been achieved, while ensuring this magnificent V12 meets the latest emissions legislation across global markets.

With its chassis meticulously honed to deliver unprecedented dynamic bandwidth, Vanquish features harness the processing power of the most sophisticated powertrain, chassis and braking control systems available to deliver a unique combination of character and capability which fuses the effortless mile-eating comfort of a continent-crushing GT with the precision, exploitability and immersive, entertaining driving experience of a supercar.

Speaking of the spectacular new V12 flagship, Aston Martin Executive Chairman, Lawrence Stroll, said: "With the introduction of Vanquish we have crowned Aston Martin's next-generation sports car portfolio. A true halo model in every respect, Vanquish makes an emphatic statement. One that further delivers on our mission to create the most potent, most beautiful and most exciting cars in the ultra-luxury sports car market. As such Vanquish is the truest of Aston Martins. Immaculately designed and impeccably engineered it sets extraordinary new standards of performance, style and luxury for a new generation of connoisseurs".

Powertrain

With great appreciation of customer desires, Aston Martin has committed to continuing its 25-year dynasty of V12-engined flagships with the most powerful V12 engine yet seen from the brand in its core sports car range. With a class leading 835PS and 1000Nm of torque the new V12 engine is unmatched. So much so that in fact, this engine delivers the highest specific power output ever from an Aston Martin V12 engine at 160PS/Litre. As such the 2024 Vanquish sits at the summit of a relentless evolution, one which has seen the power and torque outputs of Aston Martin's V12 flagship model almost double since the introduction of the first Project Vantage concept back in 1998.

Hardware highlights of the new V12 engine include a strengthened cylinder block and conrods, redesigned cylinder heads incorporating reprofiled camshafts, plus new intake and exhaust ports. Repositioned spark plugs and new higher flowrate fuel injectors deliver optimised combustion for class leading performance and efficiency gains. In addition, new higher speed, reduced inertia turbochargers deliver increased performance and throttle response.

Exploring some of those highlights in more detail, to help take the new V12 engine to increased levels of performance new reduced inertia turbochargers with a higher maximum speed (+15%), have been fitted to harness the increased energy in the exhaust and to provide increased airflow to the engine. New fuel injectors with 10% higher flowrate enable the engine to reach its peak power while also ensuring it meets its emissions targets.

To make this latest generation Twin-Turbo V12 the most responsive-ever offered, as well as the most powerful, Vanquish gains a new Boost Reserve function. This new technology allows for even more reactive power delivery, particularly beneficial for overtaking manoeuvres as well as dynamic driving.

Boost Reserve increases turbo boost pressure above what would normally be required for any given part throttle position, so it is ready to go when full power is needed. This is done during partial throttle demands, imperceptibly to the driver, by balancing the throttle flap position (to restrict the intake flow), and the intelligent wastegate in the turbo (to fine tune the increased intake pressure) to match what the driver expects. When the driver demands full power/ torque, the throttle releases the accumulated boost pressure for immediate response.

Additional performance gains have been found with the help of Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team technical partner, Valvoline, who have supplied the latest high performance engine oil for Vanquish. Flowing through a larger engine oil cooler with 50% more heat rejection capability, the fully synthetic engine lubricant is kept at its optimal operating temperature, helping to maintain optimum engine oil pressure in all situations.

For the first time on an Aston Martin front-engined V12 sports cars, the renowned ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox is paired with an electronic rear limited slip differential (e-diff). This e-diff is integrated into the electronic stability programme (ESP), providing a direct link to the car's dynamic behaviour and allowing wheel slip to be managed across the rear axle to optimise traction in all conditions.

Unlike a conventional mechanical limited slip differential, this e-diff can transition from fully open to 100% locked in 135 milliseconds. Combined with the latest ESP technology, this significantly improves dynamic capability, providing greater agility in low and medium speed cornering, whilst offering greater control in oversteer and high-speed lane change conditions. As such it is integral to the dynamic character of Vanquish, 'shortening' the car in tighter corners by giving it more rotational response to steering inputs, while also providing assured stability and composure through fast sweeping curves.

With a Final Drive Ratio (FDR) of 2.93:1, Vanquish is optimised for top speed, hitting 214 mph or 345 km/h. A new transmission calibration enhances shift speeds and driver interaction, further emphasising the engagement and performance feel of the new model.

Aston Martin Chief Technical Officer, Roberto Fedeli said: "It was inconceivable that a new Aston Martin flagship should be powered by anything other than a state-of-the-art V12. To this end our engineering team 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. One which delivers performance characteristics unmatched by any other car in its category. As such Vanquish makes an emphatic statement, with its abundant power and prestige surpassed only by the passion and skill poured into its creation".

Body structure

Such a formidable powerplant demands an equally peerless chassis. One which sets new standards for structural rigidity and provide the ultimate platform for a state-of-the-art suspension system capable of delivering impeccably tuned dynamics.

Like its acclaimed stablemates, DB12 and Vantage, Vanquish is built around a bonded aluminium body structure with double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. Enhanced to deliver more focused and engaging dynamics, additional underbody stiffening components provide a 75% increase in lateral stiffness over Aston Martin's previous flagship, the DBS 770 Ultimate.

Some 80mm longer in wheelbase (the increase made between the A-pillar and front axle) the chassis has received a stiffer engine cross brace to provide greater torsional rigidity and lateral stiffness between the front suspension towers. This translates into improved mounting stiffness for the Bilstein DTX dampers; new to Vanquish and with a bespoke calibration, enabling more efficient damping performance and enhanced refinement.

A new front undertray and front crossmember bring additional gains in stiffness, the thicker front undertray supporting front subframe's horizontal stiffness for improved steering feel and response. Re-engineered and repositioned rearwards to increase mounting point stiffness for the double wishbone front suspension, the new crossmember brings tangible improvements in on and off-centre steering feel.

Increased lateral strengthening between the rear suspension towers improves mounting stiffness of the new Bilstein DTX dampers for greater stability and an enhanced feeling of connection between body, suspension and rear axle. Completing the suite of structural improvements, a thicker rear undertray improves horizontal stiffness of the rear subframe horizontal stiffness, increasing rear axle stability and optimising vehicle dynamic balance.

Chassis dynamics

When developing Vanquish the brief was to create a flagship with crushing capability; a car that felt effortlessly relaxing and secure on long drives, with the ability to deliver its best on all road types in GT mode. Only when the driver wished to further elevate and intensify the performance and character would they feel the need to move into the more aggressive Sports and Sport+ damper modes.

Consequently, Aston Martin Vanquish's balance of ride and handling has been subjected to exceptional scrutiny to deliver this blend of supple poise and ultimate performance. Increases in body stiffness have been exploited to achieve greater feedback and dynamism, while gains on lateral stiffness have delivered a better load transfer across the front axle, helping to improve responsiveness in the front-end.

The latest Bilstein DTX damper technology - first seen on the DB12 - has been introduced to this V12 flagship model, allowing a significant divergence between the drive modes. This broader range of damper force allows the damper a greater range of refinement and control across the drive mode settings. Ultra-fast damper response times ensure that GT mode retains a compliant ride quality while delivering improved levels of agility and response. Defining a new dynamic character, the Sport and Sport+ modes provide progressively more response and tighter body control.

To enhance dynamic behaviour and response, chassis roll stiffness has been increased with larger diameter anti-roll bars (ARB). With body stiffness enhancements ensuring a solid platform for the chassis, suspension bush stiffness has been optimised to maintain a balance of refinement and control. This minimises unwanted road surface feedback while maintaining optimum suspension control and steering feel.

As the primary link between driver and car, the Vanquish steering system focuses on precision, response and feedback. The fitment of a non-isolated steering column gives an enhanced dynamic feel by providing an uncorrupted connection between driver, steering wheel and body structure.

The Electric Power Assisted Steering system (EPAS) has been recalibrated, focusing on delivering refined on-centre steering feel which is relaxed yet confidence inspiring. By offering optimum steering precision and detailed surface feedback Vanquish expresses its sporting credentials clearly but without dominating the driving experience.

With variable, speed sensitive assistance and 2.27 turns lock-to-lock for easy manoeuvring, the steering is part of the drive mode programmes and so delivers a varied level of assistance dependent upon which mode is selected; GT offering balanced weighting under normal driving conditions with a tighter, weightier and more dynamic feel in the more aggressive modes.

Affording near-limitless configurability and fully integrated within the Vanquish's global dynamic control systems, the e-diff enables each drive mode to deliver a distinct character. It is one of the keys to Vanquish's exceptional dynamic bandwidth and creating a car that can instantly mould itself to the driver's mood or prevailing conditions.

The benefits of the e-diff compared with a traditional mechanical limited-slip differential are transformative. In pure performance terms it significantly enhances both low speed agility and high-speed stability by maintaining a neutral balance, also working to improve handling balance on corner exit while maximising traction. It is also more effective when managing variable grip surfaces, for example a road with patches of wet or snow/ice.

Most significant is the ability to fully integrate the e-diff with the new state-of-the-art Electronic Stability Control system. First launched on DB12 and Vantage, and now featuring the latest control functionality, this new ESP system is designed to offer the driver enhanced dynamic support and maximum safety, with tuning and application unique to the Vanquish. Seamlessly integrated with progressive dynamic control, the system avoids abrupt interventions, predicting optimum grip levels through cutting edge algorithms, while also reacting to momentary vehicle instabilities.

This predictive technology uses a suite of intelligent controllers and software models that continually assess the inputs from a six-dimensional accelerometer, wheel speed sensors, steering angle and pedal angle sensors. This enables the system to build a digital live scenario in the master control unit and utilise all active systems to their full potential.

The use of intelligent model-based controllers enables the system to predict vehicle behaviour and make smaller adjustments, unperceived by the driver, for a natural performance feel while providing a precise estimation to improve individual module performance. The system offers four pre-defined ESP modes (On, Track, Off, Wet), selectable via the ESP button on the centre console. Wet mode is linked to the drive mode, which enhances stability on low grip surfaces.

As the marques flagship sports car, Vanquish features a Carbon Ceramic Brake system a standard. Comprising 410mm discs on the front axle and 360mm on the rear, the CCB system offers increased braking performance, reduced brake fade at temperatures up to 800°C and a significant reduction in unsprung weight (-27kg compared to cast iron brakes), which also benefits ride quality and dynamic handling behaviour.

Brake cooling is achieved via dedicated cooling ducts, which are fed air from an intake in the front bumper and send this mass airflow directly to the brakes without interruption.

The new model-based ABS system employs four new controllers to manage Integrated Brake Slip Control (IBC), Integrated Traction Control (ITC), Integrated Vehicle Control (IVC) and Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Estimation (IVE). Together they form a single integrated vehicle dynamics control system to provide significantly improved stopping distances vs. traditional systems, introducing a new dimension of dynamic performance and control.

For example, Integrated Brake Slip Control helps improve stopping distances by maximising available friction at each corner. Combined with slip learning throughout brake control situations and benefitting from integration with the e-diff to keep the car balanced, the system allows controlled braking deeper into a corner for an unmatched feeling of power, poise and control.

Using the latest technology from our engineering partners, and the technical expertise of our in-house dynamics experts, Vanquish is the first of the Next Generation Sports Cars to benefit from Corner Braking 2.0. By forging a stronger link between the Integrated Brake Slip Control and the Integrated Vehicle Control modules, the Corner braking 2.0 system is a predictive optimiser, allowing the car to maintain stability while trail braking into a corner.

This enables Vanquish to hold a tighter line into a corner, utilising more of the rear-end braking potential without sacrificing stability. With higher rear braking potential being used, the driver can brake later, with slip torque vectoring increasing the feel of a smooth and linear driving experience, with better pedal feel and improved slide recovery if required.

While Vanquish was not built for the racetrack, features like this demonstrate the dynamic capability found across our whole range. It is this depth of capability and precise tuning that elevates the Vanquish driving experience, especially for those who wish to fully explore the limits of its performance.

Putting maximum rubber on the road, Vanquish features 21" forged alloy wheels and bespoke Pirelli P ZERO™ tyres as standard. Working closely with its strategic wheel suppliers, Aston Martin engineers have optimised the structure of these lightweight wheels to minimise weight, maximise durability and dynamic performance without compromising the design character. Using cutting edge simulation to ensure all excess weight has been removed, these wheels are lighter than previous 21" wheels.

To balance Vanquish's unique blend of supercar performance and ultra-luxury driving experience, Aston Martin have worked closely with Pirelli to develop a bespoke summer and winter tyre compound for the marque. For the summer tyres, Pirelli incorporate the tread design of the P ZERO™ (PZ4) into a customised construction. This new P ZERO™ meets Aston Martin's demanding performance targets thanks to advanced technological features and state-of-the-art materials. For cold climates the P ZERO™ Winter 2 offers outstanding safety with excellent braking performance on snow and an 'A-class' rating for wet conditions on the EU label.

To meet Aston Martin's driving comfort requirements for both summer and winter equipment, the Vanquish P ZERO™ (PZ4) is equipped with the Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS), a technology that can reduce noise inside the car by half thanks to a sound-absorbing device on the inside of the tyre.

Aston Martin's Director of Vehicle Performance, Simon Newton, said: "Vanquish brings another dimension to the revitalised Aston Martin range. The new V12 engine is a larger-than-life character, with immense torque from just above idle combined with a truly ferocious top-end. It really is an extraordinary engine. This sense of boundless propulsion had to be matched by an equal level of control and finesse; something we have achieved by further exploring the tremendous scope of the new Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, e-diff and latest generation electronics. We've also worked closely with Pirelli, developing a bespoke tyre tailored specifically to Vanquish. The resulting blend of dynamic precision, epic performance and luxurious refinement is uniquely special, with a bandwidth that sets a new standard for the marques halo model and is worthy of the Vanquish name".

Design - Exterior

With an all-new surface language, Aston Martin Vanquish expresses contemporary elegance through its toned physique, broad stance and fluid curves. The key to achieving such compelling presence is an increased wheelbase; the distance between the A Pillar and the front axle being extended by +80mm to lengthen the bonnet for a rakish and indulgent profile.

By amplifying the front-engined proportions Vanquish expresses a fabulous sense of speed and power, its teardrop form capturing the immense flow of propulsion from front to rear. It also draws from Aston Martin's deep connection with motorsport, the design team taking inspiration from iconic Aston Martins of the past and present. In particular, the intricate functional detailing found on today's Formula One cars, and the clean, flowing shapes of the fiendishly fast 'Project Cars' developed from series production models to race at Le Mans during the 1960s.

This motorsport DNA can be seen in some of the Vanquish's defining features; the sculpted bonnet, with F1® inspired thermos louvres to help cool the V12 engine, and the distinctive Kamm Tail which serves to reduce speed-sapping drag and was such a distinctive feature of the Project Cars. The seamless incorporation of these and other details demonstrates an instinctive mastery of design form and technical function.

Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer said: "Vanquish is an iconic halo model for our sports car portfolio and we're always designing for beyond the expected, rational, and thoughtful. We captured the immensity of its performance and the imperiousness of its intended purpose while tempering the drama of Vanquish with a rare and unmistakable sense of elegance. Our team demonstrated bravery and curiosity in their quest to deliver unexpected design ideas throughout. The teardrop exterior features an all-new surface language and amplified front-engine proportions, and the interior environment combines the focus of a true driver's car with elevated luxury and state-of-the-art technology. There is great passion in creating pure excitement, and this new Vanquish is a culmination of fearless creativity and human ingenuity. We have combined next level, ultra-luxury performance with British-cool sports car styling to deliver a crowning Aston Martin V12 flagship for the ages."

Vanquish receives an all-new front bumper, fender and grille design, delivering a more assertive design character and greater road presence. The traditional vaned grille is standardised and the aperture enlarged, offering a 13% increase in surface area over DBS 770 Ultimate to aid cooling for the 835PS engine. New outer bumper vents channel air around the nose, channelling cool air into the front wheel arches to assist with brake cooling.

Matrix LED headlights introduce the brand's new light signature with integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). Intricate details have been applied to the lights, including the Aston Martin wordmark etched on the headlamp internals.

One of the most dramatic elements of the overall design is the Panoramic glass roof. A first for an Aston Martin V12, Vanquish is fitted with this spectacular feature as standard. Tinted to allow 6% light transmission and using a low-e coating to protect occupants from harmful UV-A and B rays, the need for a traditional blind is negated to ensure the sense of space and speed can be enjoyed at all times.

One of the most iconic design features of any Aston Martin is the distinctive side strake. On Vanquish unique signature sits purposefully inside a sculpted infill panel. As standard the side strake is finished in bright chrome standing out from the gloss black side infill panel, but this can be customised as part of the optional exterior upper packs. Like Aston Martins of the past, Vanquish is adorned with a red 'V12' motif; a subtle detail with evocative historic significance.

Another instantly recognisable Aston Martin feature are the flush-fit door handles, which now electronically deploy towards the hand with a simple press or when the vehicle is opened via the remote key. Frameless door mirrors introduce a smaller, sleeker design to improve the aerodynamic profile of Vanquish while also maximising the surface area of the reflective surface for optimal rearward visibility.

The drama of Vanquish's design reaches its crescendo at the rear thanks to its broad, powerful haunches and ruthlessly abrupt Kamm Tail with integrated decklid spoiler to provide aerodynamic balance front to rear. A pure styling element of the rear-end is the 'Shield', which has been designed to appear as though it is floating at the rear of the car. This statement panel proudly displays the Aston Martin wordmark and can be customised in various finishes of carbon fibre or body colour.

Framing the shield are all-new LED Light Blades. First seen on Valkyrie, this intricate lighting layout - comprised of seven individual blades - is both modern and simplistic in its design but ensures the Vanquish is as instantly recognisable in the dark as it is in the daylight.

Completing the rear-end treatment is the full-width diffuser, which manages low-pressure airflow beneath the car for improved high-speed stability. Vanquish receives a newly developed stainless steel exhaust system with unique muffler geometry and stunning quad tailpipe layout. These result in an enhanced range of frequencies and resonant behaviour that continues the Vanquish bloodline's tradition of emitting a fabulous V12 howl. For those wanting the ultimate aural experience, Vanquish is also available with an optional Titanium exhaust system. This utilises a smaller muffler to give a clearer, louder and even more engaging V12 sound character whilst also achieving a 10.5kg weight reduction.

Design - Interior

Craftmanship and precision is a core theme running through the Vanquish interior. Designed purposefully as a 2 seat flagship, Aston Martin Vanquish's interior is focused on delivering enjoyment to the driver and sharing the visceral experience with just one other.

Building upon the new interior architecture that has taken such a leap forward in all Aston Martin's next generation sports cars, Vanquish has received a bespoke interior layout. The centre console has been lowered into a horizontal plane for a greater feeling of clarity, space and luxury.

Vanquish interior also utilises a blend of materials to create sections with bold visible lines to boost the feeling of luxury and quality. Regardless of jewellery pack specification, a subtle bright chrome horizon line replaces a traditional stitch line across the dashboard.

In an era of technology where touchscreens can dominate the interior, Vanquish continues to blend technology with tactile surfaces that retain the feeling of luxury and are intuitive to use while driving. To this end, all key driver controls are centrally mounted, keeping the frequently used functions within easy reach reinforcing the clarity and simplicity of a driver-focused interior.

Meanwhile the fully digital 10.25" TFT driver display has been designed to deliver information with maximum clarity and offers custom display configurations. Similarly, the 10.25" Pure Black touchscreen system with full online connectivity, integrated with the repositioned centre console, features technology with full capacitive single and multi-finger gesture control.

The screen provides user control for all infotainment, climate and general vehicle settings; well balanced with the tactility of solid metal rotary dials, rollers and exposed fixings which are cold to the touch, demonstrating the craftsmanship and pride that has gone in to building our flagship. These physical switches and buttons are retained for the key mechanical operations of gear selection, drive selection, heating and ventilation. There are also override switches for Chassis, ESP and Exhaust, Lane Assist and Park Distance Control, ensuring the most used controls can be operated intuitively and without the need to take your eyes off the road. The illuminated glass engine start/stop button sits centrally within the centre console providing an engaging start procedure that has become iconic to Aston Martin.

Surrounding the illuminated button is a tactile, machined metal rotary dial to select the desired drive mode. The automatic gearbox is controlled using a new central lever to select Drive, Neutral and Reverse. A separate Manual button allows an override of the automatic function for a more involving driving experience through the steering wheel-mounted paddles.

Engine sound character is something for which the Vanquish name is synonymous. By changing the drive mode or using the dedicated exhaust button, the exhaust character can be changed from a relaxed, refined V12 tone in GT mode to an increasingly full-blooded, bold and assertive sound character when Sport and Sport+ modes are selected. A separate exhaust button allows the driver to control this sound quality independently of the selected dynamic mode.

Vanquish is the fourth model to feature Aston Martin's next-generation infotainment, an entirely bespoke system and developed in-house from scratch, following its first introduction on DB12, Vantage and DBX707. Supplemented by a new Aston Martin mobile phone app which supports Apple iOS and Android devices, it allows interaction, control and feedback to and from the customer's Vanquish via their personal device.

The navigation system features online connectivity for a smarter, quicker and more informative experience. Online connection enables the driver to simply look up their favourite restaurant, read the reviews and chose it as a destination.

3D mapping gives intuitive, clear instruction with lane guidance and real time traffic overlays. Connected dynamic routing ensures unnecessary delays. Satellite view dynamically downloaded to visualise the surrounding area as you drive.

Wireless Apple CarPlay will also be supported by Vanquish for drivers who prefer to use navigation apps via their mobile device.

The infotainment system is built around online connectivity and an all-new companion Aston Martin app; functionality that enables Vanquish owners to communicate, interact and engage with their car.

Online connectivity will assist the ownership experience through increased ease of use, peace of mind and opportunity to update and upgrade vehicle features from the comfort and safety of their mobile phone. An ever-expanding system, Aston Martin Connected Car will continue to evolve as products and services become available.

This all-new connected car ecosystem utilises three key elements - the vehicle, the Aston Martin mobile app and Aston Martin's secure data servers. These three elements connect through globally roaming 4G LTE / GSM cellular networks via the embedded e-SIM in Vanquish, which is hosted by Aston Martin. The Aston Martin mobile app is hosted by an onboard personal device and associated data contract. Personal data is protected by the latest industry standards of cyber security and cloud protection.

When purchasing their new Vanquish, owners are invited to enroll in the new Aston Martin mobile app and create their own unique AML ID. Available on Apple iOS and Android, the app offers a range of connected car subscription packages that are free for the first 3-years and designed to maximise the Aston Martin ownership experience.

Personalised content specific to their vehicle is presented in clear and intuitive screens that seamlessly match the new UI/UX of the infotainment system. From the app, customers can monitor, locate and protect their vehicle and they can also manage their account details and share in the community of Aston Martin owners through integrated media feeds.

As you would expect, driver and passenger comfort is paramount in a car designed to effortlessly cross continents. Equipped with the Sports Plus Seat as standard and available with the carbon fibre Performance Seat as an option, Vanquish features a low seating position creating a sporting feel and the perfect position for dynamic driving. The low centre console and scalloped door panels optimise space around the upper body ensuring the driver's arms are not hindered during dynamic driving or manoeuvring.

The rear of Vanquish has been carefully designed to ensure every part of the interior is lavished with the same level of detail and indulgent finish. The sculpted rear cross brace is a bold statement separating the purpose made areas for exquisite saddle leather luggage sets, which are available as an accessory.

Precision craftsmanship remains at the core of all Aston Martins, with exquisite detailing and unique character embodied by the new quilting patterns introduced with Vanquish. The new quilting pattern is applied to the Sports Plus Seat and rear parcel shelf. If a carbon roof option is selected, the quilting from the rear parcel shelf is mirrored on the headlining.

Like all Aston Martin models, Vanquish customers can explore endless bespoke and customisation possibilities via the Q by Aston Martin personalisation service. Enlisting the skills of Q's designers and crafts people, customers take an unforgettable personal commissioning journey that can encompass everything from a single small distinguishing detail to full-scale engineering and production of entirely bespoke components to create a true one-off.

For our halo model, it is only fitting that Vanquish is equipped with the very best audio system from our audio partners Bowers & Wilkins, as standard. Seamlessly integrated and expertly tuned for the Vanquish, the 15-speaker, double amplified surround sound system delivers the most enthralling sound experience.

Available in limited numbers, the sensational new Vanquish is available to order now with first deliveries arriving Q4 2024. All will be Vanquished.

The V12 Vanquish was indirectly replaced by the DBS after 2007.

The second-generation "Vanquish" was introduced in 2012, this time based on Aston Martin's existing VH platform – similar to the one that underpinned the DB9. Designed by Marek Reichman and made in the Gaydon facility, the VH platform Vanquish was designed to fill the shoes of the discontinued DBS. In 2017, a "Vanquish S" with a more powerful engine and improved aerodynamics was launched. The second-generation Gaydon Vanquish was succeeded by the DBS Superleggera in 2018