Aston Martin Vanquish: prices and specifications
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Aston Martin Vanquish: model history
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a two-door coupe that replaced the outdated Virage family. The model's name translates from English as "to conquer" or "to vanquish."
First generation (2001–2007)
The design of the first generation was developed by British specialist Ian Callum. Work on the prototype began in 1999, and road testing started in 2000. Externally, the new model resembled the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, as it was based on the Project Vantage concept presented in 1998 at the Detroit Auto Show. To reduce curb weight, aluminum and carbon fiber were used in the chassis and body construction.
The official premiere took place in 2001 at the Geneva Motor Show. The model was offered in two variants: with two or four seats. In 2002, the Vanquish became James Bond's car in the film "Die Another Day." In 2004, at the Paris Motor Show, the "hot" version Aston Martin Vanquish S was introduced with a boosted engine, revised suspension settings, and new exterior elements. In 2007, production of the model was temporarily halted, releasing a limited edition Vanquish S Ultimate Edition. It was replaced by the DBS model.
Second generation (2012)
The company's management decided to revive the Aston Martin Vanquish in 2010. The concept of the second generation, called Project AM310, was shown in late 2011. The production version debuted in 2012. The car is built on the fourth-generation VH platform, and many stylistic exterior solutions were borrowed from the One-77 model. A distinctive feature of the appearance is the air duct on the trunk lid (Aero Duct), which reduces lift on the rear axle.
Deliveries to Ukraine began in late 2012. The car is available in two configurations: with two or four seats. The coupe is equipped with a modernized 6.0-liter gasoline engine paired with a second-generation Touchtronic automatic transmission. Drive is rear-wheel.
