Der V12 Triumph: Aston Martin Vanquish (2025) Kehrt mit Kraft und Eleganz Zurück

The upcoming 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish makes a statement with its V12 engine's enduring legacy. Its eye-catching carbon fiber body sets it apart. For some enthusiasts, nothing beats the allure of a V12. Despite the DB12's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 680 horsepower with an impressive sound, it falls short for those counting cylinders. Hence, Aston Martin revives one of the automotive world's most iconic names with a V12 at its heart: the Vanquish.

After a six-year hiatus and an unsuccessful attempt to construct a mid-engine supercar, the Aston Martin Vanquish has made a comeback, embracing its original grand touring essence. This audaciously expansive, potent, and opulent GT features a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, delivering 835 horsepower with the capability to hit top speeds of 345 km/h.

Photo Gallery: The 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish Debuts in New York

The engine retains the basic dimensions of the previous Aston V12 but has undergone significant revisions compared to its predecessor. To boost both power and torque – a staggering 1,000 newton-meters – while complying with increasingly strict emission regulations, the V12 has been equipped with a new engine block, heads, ports, camshafts, connecting rods, turbochargers, fuel injectors, and relocated spark plugs. Essentially, every component has been updated. Aston asserts that this engine is virtually unrecognizable from its former version.

Similar to the previous DBS Superleggera, the engine is paired with a rear-mounted eight-speed automatic transmission. However, like the latest Vantage and DB12 models, it now has an electronically controlled limited-slip differential.

With an impressive 160 horsepower per liter, this engine boasts the greatest power-per-liter ratio ever achieved by an Aston Martin V12. This positions the 2024 Vanquish at the pinnacle of ongoing advancement. Since the debut of the DB7 Vantage in 1999, the performance and torque figures for Aston Martin's premier V12 models have doubled.

Aston Martin Vanquish Model Number 11

The latest V12 engine boasts several advanced features, including a reinforced cylinder block and connecting rods, redesigned cylinder heads with reshaped camshafts, and revamped intake and exhaust ports. The repositioned spark plugs and new fuel injectors with an increased flow capacity contribute to a more efficient combustion process, leading to top-of-the-class performance and enhanced efficiency. Additionally, the new turbochargers, designed for higher speeds and reduced inertia, deliver greater power and a more responsive throttle.

The upgraded turbochargers have been meticulously installed, featuring a lower inertia and an increased rotation speed by 15%, enhancing the energy harnessing from the exhaust gases, boosting the engine's power, and elevating the new V12 engine to a superior performance level. Additionally, the introduction of new fuel injectors, with a flow rate improved by ten percent, allows the engine to achieve its maximum power output while still meeting emission standards.

The engine also introduces a fresh feature dubbed Boost Reserve, which enables an increase in turbo pressure beyond what's needed for partial throttle, equipping the driver with immediate turbo pressure when extra power is called for. This is achieved through precise coordination between the throttle and the electronically controlled wastegate. According to Aston Martin, the final drive ratio has been selected to facilitate a top speed, while still delivering potent acceleration – sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.

Similar to other contemporary Aston Martin models, the Vanquish boasts an aluminum monocoque frame that's bonded and extruded, yet it sets itself apart from the DB12 and Vantage with its predominantly carbon fiber body. Aston Martin lists the dry weight of the vehicle at 1,774 kilograms. The tires are custom-designed Pirelli P-Zeros, measuring 275/35 in the front and 325/30 in the rear. Included as part of the standard package are forged wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes, which serve to keep the unsprung weight under control.

Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with sophisticated suspension technology. The Vanquish features Bilstein DTX shock absorbers, similar to those found in the new Vantage and the DB12, and it also boasts a six-axis inertial measurement unit. This unit allows for more precise control of the shock absorbers, electronic differential, and the traction/stability control systems. There's also an innovative system referred to as Corner Braking, which guarantees rear stability when decelerating into a turn.

The interior of the Vanquish mirrors the design found in other present-day Aston Martins, featuring a revamped center console equipped with tactile controls and a custom-built infotainment setup. One of the major shortcomings pointed out in previous Aston Martin models was their lackluster cabin, but the Vanquish's cockpit appears to be anything but dull.

In comparison to the DB12, the Vanquish boasts increased dimensions; it's extended in length, width, and exhibits a lower stance. Specifically, the wheelbase stretches an additional nearly 8 centimeters, the total length expands by 16.5 centimeters, and it's over six centimeters broader. However, it maintains a reduced height. It unmistakably bears the hallmark of an Aston with its more sculpted front bonnet and pronounced rear bulges.

The sudden termination of the ridge-like rear is a distinct feature among the latest Aston models, drawing inspiration from a lineup of vehicles that participated under the company's banner in the Le Mans during the 1960s: namely, the DP212, DP214, and DP215. The silhouette and rear design also bear resemblance to the exclusive Valour, which itself harks back to the robust GTs Aston produced in the 1970s. This marks only the third instance of Aston Martin employing the Vanquish moniker.

The presence of V12 engines can still be found in this area.

Aston Martin has yet to disclose the cost for their latest Vanquish model, however, it is anticipated to be in the range of 250,000 to 300,000 Euros. The price hike over other models in the series is justified by its limited production, with the company intending to manufacture just 1,000 units annually. Customers can expect the initial deliveries to commence by October 2024.

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