2004 Royal Excellence V12 Vanquish

[Jabba]

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As part of the Dimex-Group in Germany, Royal Excellence is the newest and most pompously-named tuning company to enter the market. They plan to specialize in modifying premium brands such as Aston Martin and Land Rover and other products that come from the once sovereign nation of Britain.

Royal Excellence's first project was their bosses' Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. They engineered special equipment to take the car to the next level, resulting in the most radical Vanquish we've seen yet.

RE start were Aston Martin left off. Highlighting the car is a carbon fiber underbody aimed at improving airflow and increasing down force. Also joining the fray is a front splitter and rear valence wing, both in carbon.

The engine sports a carbon fiber air box with new air cleaner. Modification of the engine mototronics was necessary, but no word as to how much more power this special Vanquish produces.

Other, more visual upgrades include an engine compartment cover, Yokohama tires over custom Conventry wheels and red brake calipers.

So if you would like to take your $280 000 USD Vanquish to the next level, Royal Excellence is your company. They can reproduce this show car for $21 000 USD and I am sure anything is possible given the right price.


Specifications
Year 2004 Origin Not Available
Make Royal Excellence Base Price Not Available
Model V12 Vanquish Production Not Available
Engine & Transmission Body / Chassis
Position Front Longitudinal Drive Wheels Not Available
Configuration Aluminum Alloy, V12 Curb Weight 1820 kg / 4012 lbs
Valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl Length 4665 mm / 183.7 in
Displacement 5935 cc / 362.2 cu in Width 1932 mm / 76.1 in
Power 335.6 kw / 450.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm Height 1318 mm / 51.9 in
Torque 556 nm / 410.1 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm Wheelbase 2690 mm / 105.9 in
Bore 89 mm / 3.5 in Front Track Not Available
Stroke 79.5 mm / 3.13 in Rear Track Not Available
Redline Not Available Steering Rack & Pinion w/Variable Power Assist
HP / Liter 75.82 bhp per litre Body / Frame Aluminum & Carbon Fibre
HP / Curb Weight 247.25 bhp per tonne Front Brakes Vented Brembro Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS
Gear Type 6-Speed Manual w/Paddle Shifting Front Brake Size 355 mm / 14.0 in
1st Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brakes Vented Brembro Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS
2nd Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brake Size 330 mm / 13.0 in
3rd Gear Ratio Not Available Front Wheels F 50.8 x 22.9 cm / 20 x 9 in
4th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Wheels R 50.8 x 25.4 cm / 20 x 10 in
5th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Tires 255/35-20 Yokohama
6th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Tires 285/30-20 Yokohama
7th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
Final Drive Ratio Not Available Rear Suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
Performance
Top Speed 305.8 kph / 190.0 mph 0 - 60 mph Not Available
0 - ¼ mile Not Available 0 - 100 mph Not Available
Lateral Acceleration Not Available EPA City/Hwy Not Available

[bobafett]

No engine mods. Not sure why you wold ever go with them, since A-M will customize the car for you in ANY way you could possibly want, and they will do whatever power increases you ask for, all covered by them. Expensive, sure, but woeth the peace of mind.

--Dan

[Jabba]

engine mods are not the only way to make your car faster this makes it lighter and produces more downforce for your car to stay on the road but most people already know that

[Vansquish]

Makes the car look worse...look how bad the carbonfiber to sheetmetal gaps are, they meander all over the place and make a Vanquish look almost like a ricer. The only thing halfway decent about the car is the wheels...but I still like the Ian Callum designed 20 spokers.

[BADMIHAI]

I hate that kind of "tuning". It's like ricing out nice cars....with the "proper" cost to go with the car....kinda like what Koenig does to Ferrari. *gun emote*

[RC45]

I hate that kind of "tuning". It's like ricing out nice cars....with the "proper" cost to go with the car....kinda like what Koenig does to Ferrari. *gun emote*

Except when Koenig hands a car over to the customer is one helluva lot faster.. ;) - he is more go than show..

[BADMIHAI]

Except when Koenig hands a car over to the customer is one helluva lot faster.. - he is more go than show..



I was referring more to the appearance packages offered by Koenig. My bad....I never knew Koenig also offers some mad TT kits and such. :oops:

[bobafett]

engine mods are not the only way to make your car faster this makes it lighter and produces more downforce for your car to stay on the road but most people already know that

But there are no mods here for weight either. The use of CF here is more of a "cool factor" than anything else. Also, if you look at the major weight components of the Vanquish, nothing here has been changed. If anything, I'll bet these guys did a crap job with the CF, WAY over-resined it, etc. and the car actually ends up weighing more (due to braces, etc).

The Vanquish is a pretty special car, and to do mod it effectively, one has to go to the right people. Aston, while not the best (far from it), at least provides comfort of mind, as opopsed to these guys who are offering cheap body kits.

--Dan

[5.7 V10]

Visually it really is different, not a fan of the wheels. The new carbonfibre underbody is pretty cool. But not worth having in my opinion. Just give me a stock Vanquish.

[PATo355]

Bah it looks too much , Astons has to be very discreet cars , without those shit and ugly wheels and fenders and blah blah blah , simply ugly

[adlinyusman]

royal pain in the ass that's what they are. those ugly rims looks as tho it's been sourced from hartge, and they did a piss pour job on making the vanquish (which was a beauty to begin with) into one of the most bling bling cars in the world. Here's to the 'riced' up vanquish. they should royally flush it down the loo.

[DMbaseball1604]

I wouldnt want to change a vanquish if I owned one, it looks almsot perfect as it is...if I had one and if I was going to make any modifications...I would get rid of that stupid F1 style paddle shift box and put a manual in ...Aston Martin should have done that in the first place

[Jabba]

I wouldnt want to change a vanquish if I owned one, it looks almsot perfect as it is...if I had one and if I was going to make any modifications...I would get rid of that stupid F1 style paddle shift box and put a manual in ...Aston Martin should have done that in the first place i agree it needs a 6 speed

[AlienDB7]

What have they done to the Vanquish? Think they really ruined the look, there're cars that should be left alone, Vanquish (and pretty much all astons) is one of them.

[adamrotor]

this car looksso freaking awsome

[adlinyusman]

i find it funny that clarkson calls the vanquish the "wank wish"

[rob_e1]

Totally unnecessary pimping-up of a car that really does not need anything (other than a manual box maybe).

Waste of money. Will be bought by rich people with no taste..


adlinyusman - i think clarkson was making reference to the way (german) dr ulrich bez pronounced the name of the car. Pretty funny though. :)

[stradale]

Bad choice of wheels and like vansquish already pointed out the CF doesn't fit properly. Why can't people leave tasteful cars alone? Try ruining something further that is already ruined for a change!!!

Royal excellence is by far the most ridiculous name I have ever heard for a company that adds a vulgar look to beautiful cars...

[Fleischmann]

WTF ?? Tuning a Vanquish?? The car looks worse with the mods and with that kinda tuning it's not worth the money.