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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

ASTON MARTIN Vanquish 2001-2006 11 Photos
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The 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish was the most exclusive vehicle built by the British company at the beginning of 2000. It was based on the 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage concept car.

The Aston Martin Vanquish was designed by Ian Callum and it promised supercar performances into a classic design package. The idea behind the vehicle was to inject adrenaline into a Grand Tourer. Usually, any GT car was able to put down some good performances, but its main reason was a luxurious interior mated to a powerful engine able to soak up the roads. The Aston Martin Vanquish dared to be even more than that.

From the specific grille design shaped like a shell to the sloped rear of the car, the Vanquish inspired performance and handling abilities. The front air-vents on the hood and enlarged rear quarter panels were designed to enhance the sporty character of the car.

Inside, the Vanquish was available as a two-seater or in a 2+2 configuration. Just don't be fooled, the “+2” seats in the back were there only for taxation and insurance purposes. Other than that, they were good only to be used as an in-car storage area for a duffle bag. The interior was garnished with leather and aluminum. But the turn-signal and wiper stock were in cheap plastic, carried over from a Ford Fiesta (or Focus). The instrument cluster featured three large dials in chromed rims and two LED displays. The paddle shifters for the standard automatic transmission were neatly placed behind the steering wheel.

Under the hood, there was a 5.9-liter V12 engine that offered 460 hp. The 6-speed automated manual gearbox sent the torque to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential.

ASTON MARTIN Vanquish 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  1 gasoline engine
  • 5.9L V12 5MT (457 HP)

ASTON MARTIN Vanquish
5.9L V12 5MT (457 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.9L V12 5MT (457 HP)
Cylinders:V12
Displacement:5935 cm3
Power:336 KW @ 6500 RPM
457 HP @ 6500 RPM
451 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:410 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
556 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:190.1 mph (306 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/40 ZR19 // 285/40 ZR19
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width:75.7 in (1923 mm)
Height:51.9 in (1318 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61.8 in (1,549/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4046.2 lbs (1835 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4630.5 lbs (2100 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:397 g/km
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