V12 Triumph: Der Neue Aston Martin Vanquish (2025) – Eine Hommage an Kraft und Eleganz

The upcoming 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish continues the legacy of the V12 engine.

Its stunning carbon-fiber bodywork makes it a true standout.

For some enthusiasts, nothing compares to the V12 engine. Despite the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 in the DB12 delivering a robust 680 horsepower and producing a great sound, it falls short in their eyes due to its fewer cylinders. Hence, Aston Martin is reviving one of the automotive industry's most iconic names with a V12 engine: the Vanquish.

After a six-year hiatus and an unsuccessful endeavor to create a mid-engine supercar, the Aston Martin Vanquish has made a comeback, embracing its original essence. This audaciously sizable, potent, and opulent grand tourer boasts a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine that delivers an impressive 835 horsepower and can reach top speeds of 345 km/h.

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The engine, while retaining the same core dimensions as the existing Aston V12, has undergone significant modifications from its predecessor. To boost both power and torque – an impressive 1,000 Newton-meters – and to comply with increasingly stringent emission standards, the V12 has been equipped with a new engine block, heads, ports, camshafts, connecting rods, turbochargers, injectors, and repositioned spark plugs. Essentially, it's been revamped entirely. Aston claims the engine has been so thoroughly transformed that it bears no resemblance to its former version.

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

Boasting an impressive 160 horsepower per liter, this engine sets a new record for the most specific power output of any V12 engine ever produced by Aston Martin. The 2024 Vanquish now leads the charge as the pinnacle of ongoing advancements. Since the debut of the DB7 Vantage in 1999, the performance and torque of Aston Martin's premier V12 models have seen a twofold increase.

Aston Martin Vanquish Model 11

The latest V12 engine boasts several cutting-edge features, including a fortified cylinder block and connecting rods, redesigned cylinder heads with reprofiled camshafts, and newly configured intake and exhaust ports. The repositioned spark plugs and new fuel injectors with a higher flow rate ensure enhanced combustion, leading to unparalleled performance and increased efficiency in its class. Moreover, the introduction of new turbochargers, which operate at higher speeds with lower inertia, contributes to greater power output and more responsive throttle.

The latest turbochargers have been installed, featuring a lower inertia and an increased rotational speed by 15%, enhancing the energy extraction from exhaust gases and boosting the engine's performance, elevating the new V12 engine to a higher level of power output. Additionally, the engine has been fitted with new injection nozzles that offer a 10% increase in flow rate, allowing the engine to achieve its maximum power while also meeting emission standards.

The engine also introduces a new feature called Boost Reserve, which allows for an increase in turbo pressure beyond what's needed for partial throttle, ensuring that extra power is readily available when the driver demands it. This is achieved through meticulous coordination between the throttle and the electronically controlled wastegate. According to Aston Martin, the final drive ratio has been optimized to enable a high top speed while still delivering potent acceleration – sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.

Like its contemporary Aston Martin counterparts, the Vanquish is built on a bonded and extruded aluminum monocoque frame. However, unlike the DB12 and Vantage, its body is primarily composed of carbon fiber. Aston Martin announces the Vanquish's dry weight at 1,774 kilograms. The vehicle is fitted with a custom set of Pirelli P-Zero tires, measuring 275/35 at the front and 325/30 at the rear. Its standard features include forged wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes, which help to maintain control over the unsprung weight.

Additionally, the Vanquish is equipped with advanced suspension technology. It features Bilstein DTX dampers similar to those in the new Vantage and the DB12, along with a six-axis inertial measurement unit that enhances the control of the dampers, the electronic differential, and the traction/stability control systems. There's also an innovative feature called Corner Braking, which ensures rear stability when braking into a corner.

The interior of the Vanquish mirrors that of other current offerings from Aston Martin, featuring a redesigned center console replete with tactile controls and a custom-built infotainment setup. Former models from the marque faced criticism for lackluster cabin design, but the cockpit of the Vanquish appears to be anything but.

Compared to the DB12, the Vanquish boasts increased dimensions in length and width, with a more expansive wheelbase by nearly eight centimeters. Its total length stretches an additional 16.5 cm, and it's over six centimeters wider. However, it maintains a sleek profile with a reduced height. Its design unmistakably echoes Aston's signature style, but with a more pronounced sculpting on the front hood and larger protrusions at the rear.

The distinctively truncated rear end sets this model apart from other recent Aston Martins and draws inspiration from a series of cars the company raced with at Le Mans in the 1960s, specifically the DP212, DP214, and DP215. The silhouette and rear design also bear resemblance to the limited edition Valour, which in turn nods to the robust GT models Aston produced in the 1970s. This marks only the third occasion that Aston Martin has opted to use the Vanquish name for one of its vehicles.

In this scenario, the V12 engine still exists.

Aston Martin has yet to disclose the cost for their latest Vanquish model, however, estimates suggest a price range starting from 250,000 to 300,000 Euros. The price surge as compared to other models in this series can be attributed to its exclusive production run, with the company aiming to manufacture merely 1,000 units annually. Customers can anticipate the initial deliveries to commence from October 2024 onwards.

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