"Monumental potency" is how Aston Martin describes its all-new grand tourer. Its first new Vanquish since 2016 boasts a brand new 5.2-litre V12 engine that makes 614kW/1000Nm and helps it reach a top speed of 344km/h, making it the fastest production car in Aston's 111-year history.
Other highlights a bespoke chassis, carbon fibre bodywork and a super-luxury interior. Production is limited to under 1000 examples a year.
Hardware highlights of the V12 include a strengthened cylinder block and conrods, redesigned cylinder heads incorporating reprofiled camshafts, plus new intake and exhaust ports.
New reduced-inertia turbochargers with a higher maximum speed (up 15%) have been fitted to harness the increased energy in the exhaust and provide increased airflow to the engine. New fuel injectors with 10% higher flowrate enable the engine to reach peak power while also meeting emissions targets.
The V12 has also gained a Boost Reserve function. This increases turbo boost pressure above what would normally be required for any part-throttle position, so it is ready to go when full power is needed.
For the first time on an Aston Martin front-engined V12, the 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). It can transition from fully open to 100% locked in 135 milliseconds.
Like the DB12 and Vantage, Vanquish is built around a bonded aluminium body structure. Additional underbody stiffening components provide a 75% increase in lateral stiffness over Aston Martin’s previous flagship, the DBS 770 Ultimate.
Now 80mm longer in wheelbase (the increase made between the A-pillar and front axle) the chassis has received a stiffer engine cross brace. The latest Bilstein DTX damper technology – first seen on the DB12 - has also been introduced to Vanquish.
Vanquish features a Carbon Ceramic Brake system a standard, comprising 410mm discs on the front axle and 360mm on the rear.
The new model wears 21-inch forged alloy wheels and bespoke Pirelli P Zero tyres as standard. The Vanquish P Zero (PZ4) is also 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.
Vanquish is the fourth model to feature Aston Martin’s next-generation infotainment, a bespoke system developed in-house, following its first introduction on DB12, Vantage and DBX707.
It's equipped with the Sports Plus Seat as standard and available with the carbon fibre Performance Seat as an option.
First deliveries from the factory will start before the end of the year.
