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The DB9, as I’m sure you know, is dead. But the 5.9-liter naturally aspirated V12 under its hood isn’t. Internally referred to as the AM29, the 48-valve motor will live on in the Vanquish Zagato coupe and convertible (with 600 PS / 592 horsepower) and in the Vanquish S (also with 600 PS / 592 horsepower).
If you live in the U.S. and you want a Vanquish S, however, you won’t get the same output as the European version of Aston Martin’s super GT. At 580 horsepower (588 PS) and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque, there’s a 12 hp (12 PS) deficit for the U.S.-spec 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish S. Mated to an 8-speed Touchtronic III transmission from the get-go, the Vanquish S hits 62 mph (100 km/h) in merely 3.5 seconds. Top speed? 201 mph or 324 km/h, figures that perfectly mirror those of the non-S Vanquish model.
The final model year for the Vanquish also sees the British manufacturer upgrade the suspension, including dampers and spring rates, for a more sporty drive. Thanks to a freer-breathing intake system, throttle response has been improved as well. The automatic transmission, for its part, has been revised for quicker gearshifts and greater refinement at low speeds.
From a visual standpoint, the Vanquish S differs from the usual Vanquish on a few levels. Aerodynamics, for example, are bettered by a bigger rear diffuser and more aggressive front splitter. The layout of the quad exhaust pipes, carbon fiber louvers in the hood, and forged 5-spoke wheels further differentiate the Vanquish S from the Vanquish, as does a big badge that reads “Vanquish S.” If you thought that the exterior is a beauty to behold, I’m obliged to tell you that the interior is even more Aston Martin-esque.
Dubbed “Filograph,” the quilted leather seats are bite-the-back-of-your-hand beautiful in their own right. I’m not too sure about the car’s “Satin Chopped Carbon Fiber” dashboard fascia panel, but then again, I have never seen anything like it. It’ll probably grow on me, though, especially after Aston Martin replaces the Vanquish S with an all-new Vanquish, based on the DB11 and powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12.
The final model year for the Vanquish also sees the British manufacturer upgrade the suspension, including dampers and spring rates, for a more sporty drive. Thanks to a freer-breathing intake system, throttle response has been improved as well. The automatic transmission, for its part, has been revised for quicker gearshifts and greater refinement at low speeds.
From a visual standpoint, the Vanquish S differs from the usual Vanquish on a few levels. Aerodynamics, for example, are bettered by a bigger rear diffuser and more aggressive front splitter. The layout of the quad exhaust pipes, carbon fiber louvers in the hood, and forged 5-spoke wheels further differentiate the Vanquish S from the Vanquish, as does a big badge that reads “Vanquish S.” If you thought that the exterior is a beauty to behold, I’m obliged to tell you that the interior is even more Aston Martin-esque.
Dubbed “Filograph,” the quilted leather seats are bite-the-back-of-your-hand beautiful in their own right. I’m not too sure about the car’s “Satin Chopped Carbon Fiber” dashboard fascia panel, but then again, I have never seen anything like it. It’ll probably grow on me, though, especially after Aston Martin replaces the Vanquish S with an all-new Vanquish, based on the DB11 and powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12.
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