New 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish - The fastest Aston Martin to date.
Billed as the “most potent flagship in its 111-year history,” the Vanquish is powered by a twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 engine producing 824 hp (614 kW / 835 PS) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the rear wheels via an electronic limited slip differential.
This enables the “continent-crushing GT” to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 214 mph (344 km/h). The latter is notable for being the “highest top speed of an Aston Martin series production car to date.”
Performance extends beyond the engine compartment as the Vanquish has a bonded aluminum body structure that benefits from a 75% increase in lateral stiffness compared to the DBS 770 Ultimate. The wheelbase grows by 3.1 inches (80 mm) while the model gains a revised suspension with Bilstein DTX dampers. Aston Martin says they allow for a “significant divergence between the drive modes,” so the car can be comfortable or sporty, depending on your mood.
On the handling front, the Vanquish has thicker anti-roll bars, a recalibrated electric power steering system, and a new electronic stability control system. The latter promises to avoid “abrupt interventions, predicting optimum grip levels through cutting edge algorithms, while also reacting to momentary vehicle instabilities.”
When things get a little too hairy, you can count on the carbon ceramic braking system that has discs measuring 16.1 inches (410 mm) front and 14.2 inches (360 mm) rear. Compared to its predecessor, Aston Martin says the system offers increased braking performance and reduced fade at temperatures up to 1,472° F (800°C).
Designers got a little adventurous and decided to mix classic styling elements with modern details. The results are interesting and the company says they give the car an “assertive design character and greater road presence.”