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The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, often known simply as the Vanquish, was Aston Martins flagship grand tourer produced from 2001 to 2007. The car was largely unchanged until 2005, when the Vanquish S model came out with increased power and some other modifications, including new wheels. It also incorporated the features of a 2004 option package, the Sports Dynamic Pack, involving sportier suspension, steering and brake features. The Vanquish S V12 was the fastest road car in the history of Aston Martin. The end of the Vanquishs production run was celebrated with the Vanquish Ultimate Edition. Aston Martin announced that the last 40 cars built would have a new Ultimate Black exterior colour, upgraded interior, and personalized sill plaques. The Ultimate Edition was the first Vanquish to be offered with a conventional stick-shift manual transmission.
Introduced in 2001, the V12 Vanquish as seen in the James Bond film Die Another Day and was one of the most significant Aston Martin models ever. It pioneered the use of advanced technologies and materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre. The aluminium and carbon fibre technology developed for the structure is a world first aiding this modern classics ability to provide Supercar performance and handling. All the exterior body panels were constructed from aluminium with each individual panel hand tailored to the central structure to ensure a perfect panel fit. The 6.0-litre V12 produces a massive 460 bhp and top speed of 190 mph and 0-60 mph in less than 5 secs. The Formula 1 style six-speed sequential manual transmission and electro-hydraulic clutch operate without the use of a conventional clutch pedal. Gear changing is performed via levers behind the steering wheel. This superb sporting specification and performance is matched by a supreme luxury interior and a comprehensive standard equipment line up.
V12 Vanquish - built 2001 - 2004
Quantity Built - 1489
Acceleration - 5.0s (0-62 mph)
Maximum Speed - 190 mph (306 kmh)
Engine - V12 6.0 litre
Power - 460 BHP (343 kW) @6000 RPM
Torque- 400 lb/ft (542 Nm) @5000 RPM
Continuing the huge success of the DB7 the Vanquish employed much of the available Formula One technology. The 6-speed manual transmission can either be operated by F1 style paddles in SSM (Select Shift Manual) or a button-operated ASM (Automatic Shift Manual). The body is constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre and utilises F1 technology.
V12 Vanquish S - Built 2004 to 2007
Acceleration - 4.8s (0-62 mph)
Maximum Speed - 200 mph (321 kmh)
Engin - V12 6.0 litre
Power - 520 BHP (388 kW)@6000 RPM
Torque - 426 lb/ft (577 Nm)@5000 RPM
The Vanquish S Aston Martin combines 21st Century technology and 200mph (321 km/h) performance, with understated elegance and craftsmanship. To build such a car Aston Martin used British expertise in aerospace and race-car engineering to produce the fastest road car in Aston Martins history.The lightweight aluminium and carbon fibre structure is unique to Aston Martin providing enormous strength and torsional rigidity for superior handling, safety and durability. The Vanquish S has one of the most advanced construction techniques of any road car.
Vanquish S two door coupe with 2+0 or 2+2 seating combines extruded aluminium and carbon fibre bonded body structure with composite front and rear
crash structures, aluminium and composite body panels plus extruded aluminium door side impact beams. The engine is an all alloy, quad overhead
camshaft, 48-valve, 5935cc 60 V12 front engine, rear-wheel drive with a
twin PTEC management system controlling fuel-injection, ignition and diagnostics. Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with
active by-pass valves combines with world class six speed manual
transmission with Auto Shift Manual/Select Shift Manual (ASM/SSM) electro-hydraulic control system and SCP/CAN interface engine management control system. Rack and pinion, variable steering is aided by power assistance, 2.1 turns lock to lock column tilt and reach adjustment and front independent double aluminium wishbones suspension. Coil springs, monotube dampers and anti-roll bar form the rest of the suspension. Also rear independent double aluminium wishbones, coil springs, monotube dampers and anti-roll bar. Vanquish S Coupe also provides anti-lock braking system and electronic brake and engine intervention traction plus control system. Also front ventilated and grooved steel discs brakes and lightweight aluminium alloy wheels as standard.
