Aston Martin Vanquish Second generation

Production	2012–
Assembly	Gaydon, England
Platform	VH Generation4
Engine	V12, 5,935 cc (5.9 L; 362.2 cu in)
Transmission	Rear-mid mounted, six-speed Touchtronic2 automatic
Length	4,720 mm (185.8 in)
Width	1,905 mm (75.0 in)
Height	1,280 mm (50.4 in)

 Aston Martin unveiled the Project AM310 Concept at the Concorso D’Eleganza at Villa D'Este on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The concept showed how the future successor to the DBS would look. Aston Martin later announced that the concept would be put into production as the all new Aston Martin Vanquish.

The exterior styling of the Vanquish is an evolution of the DBS with many styling cues such as the elongated side strakes being inspired by the One-77. The boot lid includes an integrated rear spoiler designed to look as if it is impossible to make; this was done on the orders of Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr. Ulrich Bez. The car has an exposed carbon fibre skirt showing its all carbon fibre body. The Vanquish uses the new Generation 4 VH chassis which is lighter and uses more carbon fibre than the Generation 2 VH used in the DBS.

The car features an all new interior based on the one found in the exclusive Aston Martin One-77. The standard interior is trimmed in hand stitched leather and alcantara available in a range of colours. The centre stack features an improved infotainment system over the one found in the DBS. The car is available as either a 2-seater or 2+2.

The Vanquish uses an upgraded version of Aston Martin’s flagship V12 engine with a power output of 573 PS (421 kW; 565 bhp) at 6,750 rpm and torque of 620 N·m (460 lb·ft) at 5,500 rpm. Like most Aston Martins, the engine is front mid mounted with the power going to the rear wheels. It uses a fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves. The Vanquish uses an updated touchtronic2 transmission, Aston Martin's automatic gearbox, and unlike the DBS is only available as an automatic. It will be the first Aston Martin available with launch control.

The brakes are ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm (15.7 in) six-piston callipers in the front and 360 mm (14.2 in) four-piston callipers in the rear. The suspension is a lightweight aluminium front sub frame with hollow castings with independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers in the front and independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers in the rear. It has a three stage adjustable adaptive damping system including normal, sport and track modes. The tires are Pirelli P Zeros, 255/ZR20 in the front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.

As part of Aston Martin's 100th anniversary celebration, a Vanquish was airlifted onto the helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on January 17, 2013.

Deliveries in Europe began in late 2012.

Special editions

Aston Martin introduced a special Vanquish named the "Centenary Edition" in 2013 to commemorate 100 years of the Aston Martin company, along with special editions for the DB9, V8 Vantage, and Rapide. It features a graduated silver paint colour featuring enamel inlays and a special Aston Martin hallmark. Among the exterior are deep soft leather and contrast stitching, an interior scheme similar to that found in the Aston Martin One-77. The Vanquish Centenary Edition is a limited series of only 100 cars.

2013 Aston Martin Vanquish in Top Gear Series 19