Even though it looked like a restyled DB9, the 2012 Vanquish was far more than that, and it was a new car with an older, yet updated, look.
With extensive use of carbon fiber elements and shallow aluminum parts instead of solid cast ones, the Vanquish managed to shave 40 kg (88 lbs) from the DBS weight and. Moreover, Aston Martin spelled the engine to produce more power from the magnificent V-12 engine under the hood.
Aston Martin is not a British Ferrari. It is more of a GT vehicle that can outpace some Ferraris on a track. That said, it was normal to see the Vanquish with a long hood and swept lines that formed a beautiful, fluid design. It looked almost organic, and its lines were derived from the original project imagined by Ian Callum. In the rear, the cut-out spoiler on the trunk-lid was unique for the British brand. The One-77 style doors, on the other hand, were not original to the model but specific for the brand.

Inside, there was nothing to resemble the glorious racing past of the Aston Martin brand. It showed a typical British style with wood-trims and a leather-wrapped interior. Even the piano-black plastic parts looked exquisite on the center stack.

Under the hood, Aston Martin engineers crafted a 5.9-liter engine that provided 510 hp of pure happiness and joy. The naturally aspirated V-12 unit was engineered to deliver a gentle, predictable power flow to the six-speed automatic gearbox. And that’s how a great GT could be better than a fierce supercar.

The 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish was the most exclusive vehicle built by the British company at the beginning of 2000.
It was based on the 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage concept car.

The Aston Martin Vanquish was designed by Ian Callum and it promised supercar performances into a classic design package. The idea behind the vehicle was to inject adrenaline into a Grand Tourer. Usually, any GT car was able to put down some good performances, but its main reason was a luxurious interior mated to a powerful engine able to soak up the roads. The Aston Martin Vanquish dared to be even more than that.

From the specific grille design shaped like a shell to the sloped rear of the car, the Vanquish inspired performance and handling abilities. The front air-vents on the hood and enlarged rear quarter panels were designed to enhance the sporty character of the car.

Inside, the Vanquish was available as a two-seater or in a 2+2 configuration. Just don’t be fooled, the “+2” seats in the back were there only for taxation and insurance purposes. Other than that, they were good only to be used as an in-car storage area for a duffle bag. The interior was garnished with leather and aluminum. But the turn-signal and wiper stock were in cheap plastic, carried over from a Ford Fiesta (or Focus). The instrument cluster featured three large dials in chromed rims and two LED displays. The paddle shifters for the standard automatic transmission were neatly placed behind the steering wheel.

Under the hood, there was a 5.9-liter V12 engine that offered 460 hp. The 6-speed automated manual gearbox sent the torque to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential.