Aston Martin Vanquish (2012)
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| Aston Martin Vanquish | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda Limited |
| Model code | AM310[1][2][3] |
| Production | 2012–2018 |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire |
| Designer | Marek Reichman |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
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| Platform | Aston Martin VH |
| Related | Aston Martin DB9 Aston Martin Rapide |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.9 L Aston Martin V12 |
| Transmission | 6-speed ZF 6HP 26 (Touchtronic II) automatic (2012–2014) 8-speed ZF 8HP70 (Touchtronic III) automatic (2014–2018) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,740 mm (107.9 in)[4] |
| Length | 4,720 mm (185.8 in)[4] |
| Width | 1,905 mm (75.0 in)[4] |
| Height | 1,280 mm (50.4 in)[5] |
| Kerb weight | 3,850 lb (1,746 kg)[4] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DBS |
| Successor | Aston Martin DBS Superleggera |
The second generation of the Aston Martin Vanquish, a grand touring car, was manufactured and marketed by British carmaker Aston Martin between 2012 and 2018. It succeeded the DBS, resurrected the name of the 2001–2007 model, and was available as both a coupe and a convertible, the latter known as the Volante. It would later itself be succeeded by the DBS Superleggera.
Designed by Marek Reichman, Aston Martin presented a concept car called the Project AM310 at the 2012 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Lombardy, Italy. The production version was presented at a sneak preview at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July; a presentation to a group of guests at the London Film Museum also in July; and an appearance at the Monterey Car Week in August. The Vanquish is based on the DB9's architecture, namely the vertical/horizontal platform. Extensively incorporating aluminium in its construction, the Vanquish was assembled in Gaydon, Warwickshire, England.
Aston Martin presented the Vanquish Volante at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, with deliveries starting in late 2013. In 2014, the company made minor modifications to the Vanquish's engine performance. A more significantly modified version, called the Vanquish S, was launched in 2016; its Volante version was released the following year. The Vanquish S introduced such updates as increased horsepower and torque, and a new body kit. Aston Martin produced the Vanquish Zagato—a special edition—in various body styles, including a coupe, convertible, shooting brake, and a roadster, the latter dubbed the Speedster.
Aston Martin presented the DB9, initially designed by Ian Callum and completed by Henrik Fisker, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003.[6][7][8] The DB9 was the first car to employ Aston Martin's "vertical/horizontal" (VH) platform and the first production model built at Aston Martin's factory in Gaydon, Warwickshire, England.[9][10][11] At the 2005 Geneva International Motor Show, Aston Martin debuted the Vantage, a sports car designed by Callum and Fisker.[12][13] Built on the VH platform, the Vantage was engineered to compete with the Porsche 911 and other premium sports cars.[14][15] In 2007, Aston Martin began producing the DBS, which succeeded the V12 Vanquish.[16]
At the May 2012 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, Aston Martin presented a concept car called the Project AM310.[17][18] In June 2012 the company announced that the production version of the car would be called the Vanquish,[19][20] resurrecting the name of the 2001–2007 model and succeeding the DBS as the company's flagship car.[21][1][22] The Vanquish was shown at several events in 2012: a sneak preview at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July,[23][24] a presentation to a group of guests at the London Film Museum in the same month,[25] and an appearance at the Monterey Car Week in August.[26] Official manufacture of the car began in the same year at Gaydon,[27] which produced the Vanquish until 2018, when it was succeeded by the DBS Superleggera, which also used a V12 engine.[28]
Design and technology
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The Vanquish, designed by Marek Reichman,[29] is based upon Aston Martin's VH platform.[27][30][31] The Vanquish's aluminium structure is thirty per cent stiffer and lighter than that of its predecessor, and its bodywork is made of carbon fibre.[27] The car has 25 per cent more torsional rigidity than its predecessor due to the carbon fibre subframe and a large, extruded cross-member.[30] The Vanquish features anti-roll bars and double wishbone suspension supported by coil springs.[32] The aluminium structure of the Vanquish is mostly unchanged from the DBS, DB9 and Rapide, except for a redesigned front-end that is significantly lighter. This allows the engine to be mounted 0.7 inches (18 mm) lower than in the DBS.[4]
The Vanquish has been described as both a sports car[33][34][35] and a grand tourer.[36][37] It is a two-door coupe available in both two- and four-seating configurations.[38][39] The Vanquish has a front-mid mounted engine and a rear-wheel drive configuration.[40][41] The braking system has ventilated carbon ceramic discs.[32][42] The Vanquish has a three-stage adjustable adaptive damping system which allows the driver to choose between normal, sport, and track modes.[20][31][43] The vehicle incorporates Pirelli P Zero tyres.[32][44] The United States Environmental Protection Agency reported that the Vanquish has a fuel consumption rating of 15 miles per US gallon (16 L/100 km; 18 mpg‑imp).[45] According to The Sunday Times, the car has a CO2 emission rating of 298 grams per kilometre (16.9 oz/mi).[46]
The Vanquish uses a 5.9-litre V12 engine[47] that produces a power output of 421 kilowatts; 565 horsepower (573 PS) at 6,750 revolutions per minute (rpm) and a torque output of 620 newton-metres (457 lb⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm,[48][49] sufficient to give the car a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph).[50] The vehicle was initially available exclusively with a six-speed 'Touchtronic' automatic transmission manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen.[51] In 2014, Aston Martin introduced technical updates to the Vanquish model. The modifications included a new eight-speed automatic transmission, known as 'Touchtronic III', and an upgraded engine that produces 424 kilowatts; 568 horsepower (576 PS) and 630 newton-metres (465 lb⋅ft) of torque, sufficient to give the car a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.6 seconds and a maximum speed of 323 km/h (201 mph).[52]
The Vanquish's design incorporates a tilt-telescoping steering wheel, bi-xenon headlamps, LED tail-lights, leather and Alcantara,[a] power front seats with memory, and cooling and heating systems. Its connectivity features include Bluetooth, satellite radio and compatibility with USB. Other standard features include a thirteen-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.[53][54] The cargo space of the Vanquish—the cabin and boot—measures 368 litres (13.0 cu ft), which is more than 60 per cent larger than that of the DBS.[37][55]
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