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Upcoming 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish: The V12 Endures

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For some enthusiasts, nothing but a V12 will do. It doesn't matter that the DB12's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 pumps out 680 horsepower and sounds fantastic – it's the cylinder count that falls short. That's why Aston Martin is reviving one of the automotive world's most iconic monikers with a V12 engine: the Vanquish.

Following a six-year hiatus and an unsuccessful endeavor to construct a mid-engine supercar, the Aston Martin Vanquish makes a comeback, realigning with its original ethos. This audaciously vast, potent, and opulent grand tourer is equipped with a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, delivering 835 horsepower and capable of reaching top speeds of 345 km/h.

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The engine shares basic dimensions with the previous Aston V12, but has undergone significant revisions to enhance power and torque – now a formidable 1,000 Newton-meters – while complying with increasingly stringent emission standards. The V12 will feature a new engine block, heads, connectors, camshafts, connecting rods, turbochargers, injectors, and relocated spark plugs. Essentially, it's a complete overhaul. Aston claims the engine is now unrecognizable from its predecessor.

Similar to the previous DBS Superleggera, the engine is paired with a rear-mounted eight-speed automatic transmission, yet like the recent Vantage and DB12, it comes equipped with an electronically controlled limited-slip differential.

With an output of 160 horsepower per liter, this engine boasts the highest specific power ever achieved by an Aston Martin V12. This places the 2024 Vanquish at the pinnacle of ongoing development. Since the debut of the DB7 Vantage in 1999, the performance and torque figures for Aston Martin's V12 leading models have doubled.

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The latest V12 engine boasts several technical advancements, 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, high-flow fuel injectors enhance the combustion process, leading to top-of-the-class performance and increased efficiency. Additionally, the introduction of new turbochargers that operate at higher speeds with less inertia contributes to greater power output and more responsive throttle.

The upgraded turbochargers have been intricately installed, featuring a diminished inertia and a 15% increase in rotational speed, enhancing the energy harnessing from exhaust gases and boosting the engine's power. This propels the new V12 engine to unprecedented levels of performance. Additionally, the introduction of injection nozzles with a 10% increased flow rate ensures the engine attains its peak power while simultaneously adhering to emission standards.

The engine also introduces a novel feature known as Boost Reserve, which allows for an increase in turbo pressure beyond what's needed for partial throttle, ensuring that the driver has access to additional turbo pressure when more power is desired. This is achieved through meticulous tuning of the throttle body and the electronic wastegate. Aston Martin claims that the final drive ratio has been selected to enable a high top speed, while still maintaining impressive acceleration – going from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.

Like all contemporary Aston Martin models, the Vanquish features a bonded aluminum monocoque structure. However, unlike the DB12 and Vantage, its body is primarily composed of carbon fiber. Aston Martin states that the Vanquish has a dry weight of 1,774 kilograms. It's fitted with a custom set of Pirelli P-Zero tires, with dimensions of 275/35 at the front and 325/30 at the rear. The standard configuration also includes forged wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes, which help to minimize unsprung weight.

Additionally, there is a plethora of advanced suspension technology at play. The Vanquish is equipped with Bilstein DTX dampers, similar to the ones found in the latest Vantage and the DB12, and also boasts a six-axis inertial measurement unit that enhances the precision of the dampers' control, as well as the electronic differential and the traction/stability control systems. Moreover, there's an innovative feature called Corner Braking which ensures the vehicle's rear stability when decelerating into a turn.

The interior of the Vanquish mirrors the design seen in other modern Aston Martins, featuring a revamped center console with an array of tactile controls and a custom-designed entertainment system. One of the major complaints about previous Aston Martin models was their lackluster cabin, but the Vanquish's cockpit appears to be anything but dull.

Compared to the DB12, the Vanquish boasts expanded dimensions, being lengthier, wider, and more squat. Its wheelbase stretches almost eight centimeters more, the total length sees an increment of 16.5 cm, and it's over six centimeters broader. Yet, it's sleeker due to a reduction in height. It unmistakably bears the Aston Martin signature look, albeit with a more sculpted front bonnet and pronounced rear bulges.

The sharply truncated rear of the car stands out as a distinct feature among the recent Aston Martin models, drawing inspiration from a few vehicles that the brand raced with at Le Mans in the 1960s, specifically the DP212, DP214, and DP215. The car's silhouette and rear design also bear resemblance to the exclusive Valour, which itself nods to the robust GT models Aston Martin produced in the 1970s. Aston Martin has christened a model with the Vanquish nameplate for only the third time in its history.

In this case, there's still a V12 present:

Aston Martin has yet to disclose the cost for their latest Vanquish model, however, predictions suggest a minimum price range of 250,000 to 300,000 euros. The price surge over the rest of the series can be attributed to the limited number of units being produced, with the company intending to manufacture merely 1,000 units annually. Customers can anticipate the initial batch of vehicles to start shipping as early as October 2024.

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