Aston Martin's new flagship Vanquish model costs £190k and is powered by Aston’s 565bhp 6.0-litre V12 engine. Watch here as Matt Saunders rides shotgun
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Sounds naughty
They're finally wringing some top-drawer performance out of that engine. 565 is enough,don't get caught up in the power race Aston!
It seems Aston is one of the
It seems Aston is one of the few brands where the lack of serious funding actually fits / helps them get away with the typical British restraint shown in the design. Ferrari or Lamborghini couldn't get away with that sort of thing - their buyers would expect the ultimate. Not sure about the choice of car colour though - one for the Middle Eastern buyer perhaps?
On a side note, why the David Attenborough style whispering at the end? It's a little like Matt's scared he might frighten the car off...
New DBS
Aston wants £190,000 for a 565bhp upgraded DBS. Ferrari F12 has 730bhp, is a new model and costs £240,000.
Aston should have at least given the car 600bhp if they were not starting with a new design. The one-77 produces 750bhp with a 7.3 litre V12 modification of the standard V12.
I wish Aston all the best, but they need a wealthy backer.
High temp and altitude
High temp and altitude developed in Sierra Nevada
Chassis Dynamics at the Nurburgring (oh dear)
Seat trim by Leyland Bus Company circa 1970
No manual gearbox
It's a good car but there are some potential issues
A fantastic-looking supercar
A fantastic-looking supercar with stacks of performance and a chassis to match
