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Unleash power: The Aston Martin Vanquish redefines the V12 grand tourer

Aston Martin has introduced the latest version of the Vanquish, reviving one of its most iconic models after a six-year hiatus. The previous generation ceased production in 2018.

This latest iteration stands out as it keeps some of its large-displacement engines, at a time when most manufacturers are looking to get away from large-displacement engines.

This no doubt remains to be powered by a V12 as a testament to Aston Martin's commitment to performance and tradition.

The company has announced that it will make only 1,000 units of this grand tourer every year; deliveries are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of the financial year.

Aston Martin Power: New V12 Engine

Under the nose of this new Vanquish sits a twin-turbocharged V12 with 5.2 liters of displacement. It is very impressive, boasting 824 bhp and 1,000 Nm of torque.

It has quite significantly been upgraded, mainly with a reinforced cylinder block, cylinder heads redesigned, complete with reprofiled camshafts. Aston Martin also features new intake and exhaust ports, repositioned spark plugs, and higher flow-rate fuel injectors.

Power reaches the rear wheels via a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox, with an e-diff. An electric rear limited-slip differential supports it. According to the company, Aston Martin Vanquish can take up 0-100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds and reach 345 KMPH, hence making this the fastest road-going.

Aston Martin Performance Standards

The suspension system is common with the new Vantage and DB12, featuring Bilstein DTX dampers. Larger diameter anti-roll bars improve the chassis for better handling and stability due to improved roll stiffness. Additionally, the Aston Martin supercar gets a carbon-ceramic brake system featuring 410 mm discs up front and 360 mm at the rear, offering immense stopping power.

Aston Martin Impressive Design and Aerodynamics

The new Aston Martin Vanquish is much more of a departure from the design of its predecessor, having a much closer connection to Aston Martin's latest design language. The body features flowing lines and mostly smooth contours around the front and rear wheel arches, respectively.

Up front, there is an imposing-width, low-mounted grille in position. The all-new oval-shaped LED headlamps draw a passing resemblance to the ones on the Vantage, while the rear boasts a distinctive Kamm tail, reminiscent of classic Aston Martins. It gets even better with an aggressive sporty rear diffuser to give it an aerodynamic profile.

Luxurious Interior with Modern Technology

The Vanquish is still true to Aston Martin's luxurious roots, its cabin design being somewhat similar in style and shape to the rest of the cars Aston Martin has to offer. There is a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display, besides which sits another 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.

The dashboard still retains some of the hard buttons for primary functions, such as gear and drive selectors, along with heating and ventilation controls below the central infotainment display screen. Amplifying the audio experience is a 15-speaker and double-amplified surround sound system from Bowers & Wilkins for crystal-clear sound quality in every drive.

The new Aston Martin Vanquish is a modern take on the classic, combining leading-edge technology with the power and elegance that have long defined the brand. With only a handful of V12-powered grand tourers remaining on the market, it represents part of a select coterie of vehicles standing as testaments to Aston Martin's commitment to both performance and luxury in automotive design.