AM Vanquish S

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From pistonheads.com:

ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH TWEAKED

New S variant given more power, bigger brakes, and a body kit

The fastest production model ever to be built by Aston Martin is making its world debut at the Paris Motor Show on 23 September 2004.

With a maximum speed in excess of 200mph (321km/h) and a 6.0 litre V12 engine developing 520 horsepower, the Vanquish S has been designed to deliver even greater performance, complemented by subtle suspension and steering changes and a number of interior and external style revisions.

"The Vanquish is our flagship model and the standard 460bhp will continue to be built," said Aston Martin CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez. "However, this derivative makes the car even more exceptional. The latest Vanquish S is not only the fastest Aston Martin ever, but it is the best handling too. It is the ultimate high-performance Aston Martin."

The Vanquish S has received subtle but effective changes to complement its elegant muscular body. The famous Aston Martin grille has a new rounded and more open appearance for better cooling, and an aerodynamic splitter improves high-speed stability.

At the rear, a redesigned boot lid featuring a new high mounted stop lamp reduces lift and improves balance and stability, helping to achieve an impressive Cd figure of 0.32.

These differences on the Vanquish S not only improve the appearance but also enhance performance, said AM. All the exterior body panels are constructed from aluminium with each individual panel hand tailored to the central structure to ensure a perfect panel fit.

Revised steering geometry provides a 20 per cent quicker response, allowing the driver to apply a reduced input for required steering response. This enables the driver to be more precise with inputs - especially on winding roads - and more accurate feedback from the chassis.

The Sports Dynamics suspension, steering and braking package is now standard on the Vanquish S. This includes stiffer springs and dampers and shorter steering arms.

The brakes have been upgraded to incorporate larger six piston calipers and larger grooved and ventilated front discs. The rear discs are 2mm wider for improved heat dissipation. The use of floating discs ensures the driver has consistent pedal feel under heavy braking whilst a new brake pedal assembly reduces travel and enhances pedal feel.

Further development of Aston Martin’s low emissions, all alloy, quad-overhead camshaft, 48 valve, 6.0-litre V12 engine has generated an increase in power from 460bhp to 520bhp (388kW) @ 7000rpm and torque is boosted to 425lb ft (577Nm) @ 5800rpm.

Engine enhancements include new cylinder heads with fully machined inlet ports and combustion chambers to improve airflow, revised engine mapping and new fuel injectors.

The overall interior design is a subtle blend of traditional, classic and modern materials with Bridge of Weir leather upholstery matched to contemporary metal interior fittings and finishes. A number of detailed improvements have been made to the interior of the Vanquish S to enhance the overall appeal.

The luxurious but purposeful two seat or optional 2+2 cabin now features supportive all leather trimmed sports seats with many additional and exquisite detail touches which amply demonstrate the truly special nature of this unique hand crafted sports car.

"The Vanquish S V12 is a combination of state-of-the-art aerospace technology and hand craftsmanship," said Dr Bez. "It is the flagship model of a confident and growing company that is proud to display its heritage but is also determined to make the most technologically modern and inspirational sports cars in the world."

Illustrating Aston Martin’s continuing commitment to customer care Vanquish S customers will be eligible for a complimentary Performance Driving Course. This comprehensive one-to-one driving experience can be taken at one of three proving grounds – Millbrook in the UK, Lommel in Belgium, or Romeo, Michigan, in North America.

With the capacity to continue to turn heads, the design of the Vanquish is already established as a modern classic. Since its launch in 2001, the Vanquish has proved to be a huge success for Aston Martin with over 1500 cars built.




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With an extra 60hp and better handling this should be a beast

[Ford Capri 2.8i]

The new vanquish has to be astonishing due to these improvements...i think that these little trims in engine, suspension and brakes have improved and optimised the car a lot overall.....however....it seems that the weight is maintained once the interior is not changed, and the gearbox continues being semiauthomatic...if the Vanquish had the basic equipment with a lot of carbon fiber in the car in general such as the 911 GT3 RS, the 360 CS, the 575 Prodrive, and it had a good six manual gearbox, the car would be almost perfect for me

[blah]

sweet sweet sweet god that may be the best pic of a vanquish i have ever seen. Jebus i think i got a chubby.

[yg60m]

Very nice, i hope they put the DB9 interior to replace the not really well designed one

[Fleischmann]

This is th car the vanquish should have always been. No reduction in wight though :/ And a shame they still have that gear-box ;(

[possessed_beaver]

looks impressive indeed!!

and fucking low as to the ground!

[skituner]

looks awsome
they should put the db9 gearbox in it

[jorge]

I think the "normal version" of the Vanquish had enough power to compete with the 550 Maranello, but in order to fight with the 575M it needed this changes and the extra power.

[Gnome]

And again: Thank you Aston Martin!!!

I thought they were busy developing the DB9?

[Wutputt]

Originally Posted by Gnome And again: Thank you Aston Martin!!! I thought they were busy developing the DB9?

You mean DB8

Maybe they had a little bit of spare time to improve the Vanquish
I still love those Aston Martins, such goodlooking and well sounding cars.

[mclaren_Gt]

look pretty well

[5vz-fe]

Huge torque jump from previous engine. It's about time that the vanquish gets more power or the 3 cars in the Aston lineup will too close together performance wise. I wonder if Aston will ever ever bring out a sedan.

[blah]

Originally Posted by Wutputt Originally Posted by Gnome And again: Thank you Aston Martin!!! I thought they were busy developing the DB9? You mean DB8 Maybe they had a little bit of spare time to improve the Vanquish I still love those Aston Martins, such goodlooking and well sounding cars.

AMV8 you whore.

[gottacatchup]

I saw this in EVO a month or so ago, definatly made the leap from GT to sports car, great work from aston, now if only they could get the weight down....

[budagboy2]

Ive heard about this a while ago, but not in this detail thanks