2018 Aston Martin Vanquish Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The current Aston Martin Vanquish is in its last year of production, and it’s not going away quietly. The first Vanquish dates back to 2001 as a replacement for the old Virage, and a new version came out in 2012. However, while some might see the Vanquish as a hangover from the dark years when Aston Martin was owned by Ford, the brand thoroughly reworked the car for 2017 with an updated Vanquish S model with more power and new aero bits. The standard Vanquish S coupe starts at $295,000, and the convertible “Volante” version starts at $312,950. For 2018, Aston Martin offers a special send-off model called the Vanquish S Ultimate.
This “Ultimate” edition of the Vanquish S features a choice of three color schemes: Black with Copper Bronze graphics and Chestnut Tan interior accents; Xenon Grey with Cobalt Blue Graphics and Electron Yellow interior accents; and White Gold with Bronze graphics and Black interior accents. The Vanquish S Ultimate also features ample carbon fiber exterior trim. Just 175 will be sold in both coupe and Volante body styles, and, unfortunately for those of us on this side of the pond, they will only be sold in the UK and Germany.
Under the hood of the Ultimate is the same 5.9-liter naturally aspirated V-12 engine, which is a bit old-fashioned in the time of smaller turbocharged engines - but in a good way. Aston Martin re-tuned the V-12 last year to give 580 horsepower with torque remaining at 465 lb-ft. This engine is still mated to a rear-mounted 8-speed paddle-shifted gearbox. Aston Martin claims a top speed of 201 mph and a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds. Being a large V-12, the Vanquish is quite thirsty, so fuel economy falls at a dismal 13 mpg city/21 highway/16 combined.
Of the original models, the Vanquish S received stiffer suspension and revised steering without sacrificing a comfortable ride, and new aero bits reduced front-end lift at speed significantly. Most Aston Martins are fairly heavy cars, and the Vanquish continues the trend. Although it features carbon fiber body panels, the Vanquish tips the scales at over 3,800 pounds.
On the inside, the Vanquish feels like a premium car, but there are more compromises in design than the fresh new DB11 model. The instrumentation isn’t particularly easy to read, and the central display screen on the dash has pretty low resolution for an expensive car. However, the Vanquish’s fit and finish is impressive, and it offers a wide choice of interior color schemes. Buyers can personalize their car to a significant degree through the “Q by Aston Martin” program, nodding to the character who came up with all the gadgets for James Bond.
The 2018 Vanquish S doesn’t come with much in the way of safety features, but this car is on its way out. It’s undeniably sexy, it sounds great, and it’s very fast. It notably has one of the last big naturally aspirated V-12 engines, so it’s almost a shame that its successor will likely turn to turbos.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 1000 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.2 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.46 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: carbon fiber · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: embroidered
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Premium Brand: Bang & Olufsen · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 1000 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.2 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: aluminium · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: rear console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.46 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: carbon fiber · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: embroidered
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: remote operation