Aston Martin has flipped a giant middle finger to the government types trying to kill off combustion with a new V12 super-GT, reviving the Vanquish nameplate for another generation. Technically, this is a direct successor to the previous Aston Martin DBS, but under Aston’s new strategy of bringing a bazooka to every knife fight, the new Aston Martin Vanquish is now the most powerful car in its segment, even more powerful than the Ferrari 12Cilindri.
Limited to 1,000 units a year, the Vanquish is a true halo model for the British sports car brand in almost every possible way.
The Fastest Series Production Aston Ever
At the heart of the new Vanquish is an entirely overhauled 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 producing 824 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 738 lb-ft of torque from 2,500-5,000 rpm, directed to the rear axle through an eight-speed automatic transaxle gearbox from ZF and an electronic limited-slip differential integrated into the car’s stability control system, capable of going from open to closed in 135 milliseconds.
The performance metrics on offer are as thunderous as one might expect: 0-60 mph takes 3.2 seconds, while a top speed of 214 mph makes this the fastest series-production Aston ever.
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The V12 is also the most power dense Aston V12 ever made, with 158.5 hp/liter. For reference, the Valkyrie’s 1,000-hp V12 has a specific power output of 154 hp/liter, while the most power-dense V12 in the world – that of the GMA T.50 – is rated at 170 hp/liter.
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish V12 Fast Facts
- Most power-dense Aston Martin V12 ever made
- Max Boost Pressure: 2.25 bar
- Firing order: 1-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10
- Upgrades over old V12 include:
- Strengthened block and conrods
- Redesigned cylinder heads
- Re-profiled camshafts
- Turbos with 15% higher maximum speed
- 10% higher fuel flowrate
A Lengthened Wheelbase, Stiffer Chassis, And More Comfort
An evolution of the platform that underpinned the old DBS also underpins this new Vanquish, but it’s been substantially overhauled, and is now 75% stiffer laterally than the DBS 770 Ultimate. The wheelbase has grown by more than three inches (80mm), all of which has been added between the A-pillar and the front axle, enabling the V12 to be front-mid-mounted.
The engine features a new, stiffer cross brace, with knock-on improvements for the mounting of the Bilstein DTX dampers, fitted within the double wishbone front suspension. Thicker anti-roll bars and a slew of body bracing all contribute to the improved stiffness and body control, with a GT mode providing specific damper settings for greater comfort.
Throughout its press materials, Aston Martin insists every upgrade has been made to improve connection between the driver and car with greater communication, steering response, and handling response. However, this is also first and foremost a continent-crushing grand tourer, made to be as comfortable on olong-distance journeys as it is fun to drive.
Braking is handled by carbon ceramic brakes, measuring 410mm up front and 360mm at the rear, reducing unsprung mass by 60 lbs. These brakes can withstand temperatures of up to 1,472 degrees Fahrenheit, with brake cooling aided by ducting from the new front bumper. These brakes are housed within 21-inch forged alloy wheels, acted upon by six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers.
Carbon Fiber Bodywork To Reduce Weight
The new Vanquish boasts a vastly updated design, with Aston citing motorsport influence in its teardrop shape and accentuated front-engined layout. Key elements of its design include thermos louvers on the hood to aid engine cooling and an abrupt Kamm-tail rear end. The vaned grille has been enlarged by 13% compared to the DBS 770 Ultimate, while new matrix LED headlights take pride of place on the front end, with intricate Aston Martin wordmark detailing etched within. The Vanquish is an Aston of firsts, like being the first Aston Martin to feature a panoramic glass roof.
Other design details are a mix of throwbacks and new ideas. Red V12 motifs in the side strakes are a throwback to Astons of yore, while the light blades in the taillights are a concept borrowed from the Valkyrie, here comprising seven individual blades.
The shapely bodywork is manufactured from carbon fiber, helping reduce weight of the big GT. The Vanquish tips the scales at 3,911 lbs (dry weight), with additional weight savings found through a lightweight titanium exhaust and the aforementioned carbon ceramic brakes.
A Purely Two-Seater Interior
Unlike the DB12, which can be had with a 2+2 seating configuration, the Vanquish is a strict two-seater. It features a bespoke interior, but inherits notable upgrades seen on the DB12 and Vantage, namely the in-house-developed infotainment system and digital driver display, both measuring 10.25 inches. The system features full smartphone integration, an e-sim, and a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
But despite this digitalization, Aston has stubbornly, and much to our delight, stuck with physical controls for core functions like gear selection, climate control, and drive mode selection. Manual override switches for Chassis, ESP and Exhaust, Lane Assist and Park Distance Control also mean these can be engaged or disengaged intuitively.
As a halo Aston Martin, the interior is infinitely customizable through Aston’s Q customization division, with a variety of quilted leathers in just about any color you could wish for.
Orders are open now, with the Vanquish arriving as a 2025 model year car later this year.
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