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About this car
The 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S presents as a refined grand touring coupe, its sleek profile powered by a potent 5.9L V12 engine. This rear-wheel-drive example pairs that twelve-cylinder powerplant with a precise manual transmission, delivering the engaging driving experience expected from the model.
Built for both performance and presence, the Vanquish combines classic Aston Martin proportions with a sophisticated two-door coupe body style. The 5.9L V12 provides ample output, while the manual gearbox and rear-wheel-drive layout emphasize driver involvement on every journey.
About the Aston Martin Vanquish
- Production
- 2001–2007
- Est. units built
- 2,575
The first-generation Aston Martin V12 Vanquish was introduced in 2001 as the company’s flagship grand tourer. Designed by Ian Callum and developed from the 1998 Project Vantage concept, it combined aluminum body panels with a bonded-aluminum and carbon-fiber structure. Its 5.9-liter naturally aspirated V12 produced 460 bhp and drove the rear wheels through a six-speed electrohydraulically operated automated-manual transmission. The Vanquish was offered with either two seats or a 2+2 configuration and appeared as James Bond’s car in the 2002 film Die Another Day.
The Vanquish S arrived in 2004 with 520 bhp, revised aerodynamics, upgraded brakes, firmer suspension and a claimed top speed exceeding 200 mph. Production ended in July 2007 with the final 50 Vanquish S Ultimate Edition cars, marking the end of automobile manufacturing at Aston Martin’s historic Newport Pagnell factory. Aston Martin confirms that 1,489 original Vanquish models were built, while marque production records document 1,086 Vanquish S models, giving a best-supported combined production total of 2,575 cars.
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