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{{Short description|Two-door grand touring car}} |
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{{About|the 2001 Vanquish|a complete overview of all generations|Aston Martin Vanquish}} |
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| name = Aston Martin Vanquish |
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| image = 2002 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, AM RAcing Green, front right.jpg |
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| manufacturer = [[Aston Martin Lagonda Limited]] |
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| production = {{ubl |
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| March 2001 – July 2007 |
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| 2,589 examples |
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| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] |
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| alt = A photo of a dark green 2002 Vanquish, parked in a parking lot. |
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| assembly = United Kingdom: [[Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire]] |
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| weight = {{ubl |
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| {{convert|1835|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (Vanquish)<ref name="edmontonjournal9Jul2002">{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/edmonton-journal/145966216/|title=Vanquish that impulse to share the wealth|newspaper=[[Edmonton Journal]]|date=9 July 2002|page=60|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424143535/https://www.newspapers.com/article/edmonton-journal/145966216/|archive-date=24 April 2024|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref name="Gazette23Nov2002">{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette/145966359/|title=Bond – James Bond – and his Aston Martin wheels|newspaper=[[The Gazette (Montreal)|The Gazette]]|date=23 November 2002|page=122|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425143030/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette/145966359/|archive-date=25 April 2024|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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| {{convert|1875|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (Vanquish S){{sfn|Phillips|2012|p=[https://books.google.com/books?id=92s6lJ9lzn4C&pg=PA160 160]}} |
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}} |
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| wheelbase = {{Convert|2690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="BaltimoreSun29April2005">{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun/145958007/|title=2005 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish|newspaper=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=29 April 2005|page=W3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424075229/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun/145958007/|archive-date=24 April 2024}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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| length = {{Convert|4665|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="BaltimoreSun29April2005"/> |
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| width = {{Convert|1923|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="TheDailyHerald11Nov2005">{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/145958073/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424075153/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/145958073/|archive-date=24 April 2024|url-status=live|title=2006 New Vehicle Preview: Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S Coupe|newspaper=[[Daily Herald (Utah)|The Daily Herald]]|date=11 November 2005|page=45}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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| height = {{Convert|1318|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="BaltimoreSun29April2005"/> |
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| class = [[Grand tourer]] |
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| body_style = {{unbulleted list |
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|2-door [[coupe]] |
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|2-door [[2+2 (car body style)|2+2]] coupe |
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}} |
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| engine = {{ubl |
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| 5.9 L ''[[Aston Martin V12 engine|AM03]]'' [[V12 engine|V12]] (Vanquish) |
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| 5.9 L ''AM06'' V12 (Vanquish S) |
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}} |
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| transmission = 6-speed [[electrohydraulic manual transmission|automated manual]]<br>6-speed [[Manual Transmission|manual]] |
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| predecessor = [[Aston Martin Virage#1989|Aston Martin Virage]] |
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| successor = [[Aston Martin DBS (2007)|Aston Martin DBS]] |
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| designer = [[Ian Callum]]<ref>{{cite interview|url=https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/ian-callum-celebrating-100-years-of-jaguar/|title=Ian Callum: Celebrating 100 years of Jaguar|last=Callum|first=Ian|subject-link=Ian Callum|interviewer=[[Mike Hosking]]|work=[[Newstalk ZB]]|date=27 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109075155/https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/ian-callum-celebrating-100-years-of-jaguar/|archive-date=9 November 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| sp = uk |
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| model_code = AMV03 |
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The '''Aston Martin Vanquish''' is a two-door [[grand tourer|grand touring]] [[coupe|coupe car]]. The first generation of the [[Aston Martin Vanquish]] was produced between 2001 and 2007 by the British automaker [[Aston Martin]]. |
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The Vanquish serves as the successor to the [[Aston Martin Virage#1989|first generation Virage]], which Aston Martin produced between 1989 and 2000. Styled by the designer [[Ian Callum]], the Vanquish was previewed by the "Project Vantage" [[concept car]], which was unveiled at the [[Detroit Motor Show]] in January 1998. The production version of the Vanquish was revealed at the [[Geneva Motor Show]] in February 2001. The Vanquish debuted with a 5.9-litre [[Aston Martin V12 engine|V12 engine]] with two transmission choices—a six-speed [[manual transmission|manual]] and a six-speed [[automated manual transmission|automated manual]]. |
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A [[facelift (automotive)|facelift]] was implemented in 2004, which involved improvements to its power output, revisions to its design, improved [[aerodynamic]] efficiency, as well as a name change to "Vanquish S". The car appeared in the 2002 film ''[[Die Another Day]]'', for which it received widespread public interest and earned the number three spot on the Best Film Cars Ever. The Vanquish also appeared in the 2003 film [[The Italian Job (2003 film)|''The Italian Job'']] and has appeared in at least four [[video game]]s. |
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The Vanquish was discontinued in 2007, after a six-year production run during which 2,589 examples had been produced; its replacement was the [[Aston Martin DBS (2007)|DBS]]. The Vanquish nameplate was resurrected in 2012, based upon [[Aston Martin DB9|DB9]]'s [[chassis]] and [[car platform|platform]]. |
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== Development == |
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In January 1998, during the [[Detroit Motor Show]], Aston Martin unveiled the "Project Vantage", a [[concept car]].<ref>{{cite newspaper|title=Start shouting!|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=10 January 1998|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph/145954222/|page=87|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424043233/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph/145954222/|archive-date=24 April 2024|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sydney-morning-herald/145954437/|title=Advantage, Aston|page=59|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=17 January 1998|access-date=24 April 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424043809/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sydney-morning-herald/145954437/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref> The Project Vantage was conceived in early 1997, at a meeting between [[Jacques Nasser]]—the [[chief executive officer]] (CEO) of Ford, [[Bob Dover]]—the CEO and [[chairman]] of Aston Martin, as well as senior executives at [[Jaguar Cars]]. Nasser proposed the idea of a concept car, to which the executives responded that they did not want one. But when the same proposition was presented to Dover, he expressed interest in the concept.{{sfn|Dowsey|2007|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=UnNUiPWfnvQC&pg=PA200 200]}} |
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| quote = What nobody actually knew outside Astons was that the Project Vantage was actually the prototype for the Vanquish. We knew that if we got a lot of support at the Detroit Show that we could build a car, which we obviously went on to do. |
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| source = —Ben Dover{{sfn|Dowsey|2007|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=UnNUiPWfnvQC&pg=PA250 250]}} |
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Because Aston Martin—at the time—had no design department of its own, the company commissioned a design from the [[Kidlington]]-based racing team [[Tom Walkinshaw Racing]] Design (TWR), whose chief designer, [[Ian Callum]], designed the [[Aston Martin DB7|DB7]]. Callum's design was mostly influenced by the DB7 and the [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato|DB4 GT Zagato]]. The DB4 GT Zagato inspired the Project Vantage's rear [[Fender (vehicle)|wings]], which the journalist James Taylor described as "reminiscent of an animal ready to pounce", and its distinctive front-wing [[air vent]]s with its prominent strake. The DB7 inspired the Project Vantage's curvaceous front [[fascia (car)|fascia]], low stance and [[taillight|tail-lights]]. Callum's team was also responsible for the interior design of the Project Vantage, who prioritised functionality over luxury.{{sfn|Taylor|2024|pages=[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=GqfUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT60 60–62]}} |
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After the 1998 Detroit Motor Show, Aston Martin began assembling the Vanquish's [[business case]]. The team subsequently took it to the Geneva Motor Show for the vehicle programme approval. The Project Vantage remained a [[one-off]] concept car, but its nature inspired the Aston Martin executives and plans were implemented to put the car into [[series production]].{{sfn|Dowsey|2007|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=UnNUiPWfnvQC&pg=PA250 250]}} The development of the production version of the Vanquish began in March 1998, after the [[Geneva Motor Show]]. Ian Minards, whom Jaguar appointed as lead designer for the [[Jaguar XJ8|XJ8 project]], served as the chief programme manager. He stated that, during development, the [[codename]] of the Vanquish was "Project Bolton" before it received its "AMV08" designation.{{sfn|Dowsey|2007|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=UnNUiPWfnvQC&pg=PA252 252]}} Dover stepped down as Aston Martin CEO in mid-2000 and was replaced by [[Dr. Ulrich Bez]] in July of that year.{{sfn|Dowsey|2007|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=UnNUiPWfnvQC&pg=PA252 252]}}<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/145959840/|title=New drivers for Land Rover|newspaper=[[The Age]]|date=8 July 2000|page=54|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424043233/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph/145954222/|archive-date=24 April 2024}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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Because of the more advanced technology incorporated into the Vanquish, it required more extensive pre-production testing than usual. The development costs were rumoured to be much greater than the initial [[budget]], but Aston Martin stated at the Vanquish's launch that fifty [[prototype]]s had been produced. These cars were tested worldwide, including hot-weather testing in [[Australia]] and cold-weather testing in [[Canada]]; temperatures were as cold as {{convert|-40|C}} and as hot as {{convert|81|C}}.{{sfn|Taylor|2024|pages=[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=GqfUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT94 94–95]}}<ref name="PalmBeachDaily20February2003">{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/palm-beach-daily-news/145961135/|title=2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish|date=20 February 2003|page=18|newspaper=[[Palm Beach Daily News]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424120610/https://www.newspapers.com/article/palm-beach-daily-news/145961135/|archive-date=24 April 2024|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref> The Aston Martin engineers collaborated with [[Lotus Engineering]] and [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] to increase engine efficiency and output, reportedly with the help of the [[car suspension|suspension]] expert [[Richard Parry-Jones]].{{sfn|Taylor|2024|pages=[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=GqfUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT94 94–95]}} The prototypes collectively amassed over {{convert|1500000|mi}}.<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sydney-morning-herald/145972161/|title=Savile Row suit, Ford underpinnings|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=27 October 2000|page=74|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424160610/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sydney-morning-herald/145972161/|mode=cs2|archive-date=24 April 2024}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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The production version of the Vanquish was revealed to groups of potential customers and designated media representatives in October 2000.{{sfn|Taylor|2024|page=[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=GqfUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT102 102]}} After over four years of development, the production version of the Vanquish debuted at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show in February.<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph/145962691/|title=Wealth Bomber|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=11 August 2001|page=79|access-date=24 April 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424130736/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph/145962691/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune/145962766/|title=Aston-Martin raises flagship|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=19 April 2001|page=77|access-date=24 April 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424130726/https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune/145962766/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=2001 Geneva|magazine=[[Autoweek]]|date=12 March 2001|issue=12|volume=51|page=20|issn=0192-9674}}</ref> The official [[mass production|series manufacture]] of the Vanquish began in March 2001 at the facility in [[Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire]].<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/aston-martin-vanquish-5w8k22fw3p0|title=Aston Martin Vanquish|first=Jason|last=Dawe|newspaper=[[The Times]]|author-link=Jason Dawe (presenter)|date=7 August 2005|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425045828/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/aston-martin-vanquish-5w8k22fw3p0|archive-date=25 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent/145963903/|title=Squatter, shorter, wider, and wilder|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|date=11 January 2005|page=58|access-date=24 April 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424134318/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent/145963903/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal/145964106/|title=Aston Martin offers velocity for $228,000|newspaper=[[Lansing State Journal]]|date=13 April 2001|page=19|access-date=24 April 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424134312/https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal/145964106/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref> At launch, Aston Martin planned to produce between 200 and 300 examples annually.<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-chronicle/145964233/|title=Spring sees new models in showrooms|newspaper=[[Daily Chronicle (Illinois)|The Daily Chronicle]]|date=20 April 2001|page=32|access-date=24 April 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424134313/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-chronicle/145964233/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://europe.autonews.com/article/20000814/ANE/8140787/aston-to-build-3rd-plant-delays-v12-vanquish|date=14 August 2000|title=Aston to build 3rd plant, delays V12 Vanquish|first=Bradford|last=Wernle|url-access=subscription|newspaper=[[Automotive News]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425041018/https://europe.autonews.com/article/20000814/ANE/8140787/aston-to-build-3rd-plant-delays-v12-vanquish|archive-date=25 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Heroic Ambitions|page=16|magazine=[[Autoweek]]|last1=Wilson|first1=Kevin A|last2=Magee|first2=Charlie|issn=0192-9674|date=30 October 2000|volume=50|issue=45}}</ref> |
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== Design and technology == |
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[[File:2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish in Blue Sapphire, rear right.jpg|thumb|left|alt=A rear-three quarters view of a very dark blue Vanquish outdoor, with some Porsches parked in the background.|2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish]] |
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The Vanquish's construction, developed in collaboration with Lotus, is engineered with techniques derived from the [[aerospace industry]] to produce a strong and rigid platform without incurring extra costs.{{sfn|Taylor|2024|pages=[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=GqfUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT72 72–75]}} Its body structure is composed mainly of [[aluminium]] and [[carbon fibre]].{{sfn|Taylor|2024|pages=[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=GqfUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT72 72–75]}}<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sydney-morning-herald/145967287/|title=Edgy Aston has supercars in its sights|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=17 August 2001|page=70|access-date=24 April 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424154603/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sydney-morning-herald/145967287/|url-status=live}}</ref> Pre-cut aluminium [[extrusion]]s are [[rivet]]ed and [[Aluminium joining|bonded]] around the car's carbon fibre [[backbone chassis|backbone]] at a factory in [[Worcester, England]].<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/145967503/|title=Aston attack: Vanquish leads supercar assualt|page=53|date=19 October 2000|newspaper=[[The Age]]|access-date=24 April 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424154602/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/145967503/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref>{{sfn|Taylor|2024|pages=[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=GqfUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT72 72–75]}} Compared to the [[Aston Martin Virage#Vantage|Vantage produced between 1993 and 2000]], the Vanquish saved over fifty per{{nbsp}}cent of its weight and had a [[torsional rigidity]] increase of 100{{nbsp}}per{{nbsp}}cent.{{sfn|Taylor|2024|pages=[https://books.google.com.au/books?id=GqfUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT72 72–75]}}{{sfn|Dowsey|2007|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=UnNUiPWfnvQC&pg=PA203 203]}} The Vanquish features {{convert|355|mm|adj=on}} and {{convert|330|mm|adj=on}} [[Brembo]] [[anti-lock brake|anti-lock]] [[disc brake]]s positioned at the front and rear, respectively.<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-windsor-star/146015262/|title=New Bond car Vanquishes tedium|newspaper=[[The Windsor Star]]|date=4 July 2002|page=40|access-date=25 April 2024|archive-date=27 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427141306/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-windsor-star/146015262/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-standard/146015908/|title=Vanquish continued from front|newspaper=[[St. Catharines Standard|The Standard]]|date=4 July 2002|page=34|access-date=25 April 2024|archive-date=25 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425031410/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-standard/146015908/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/aston-martin/vanquish/first-drives/aston-martin-vanquish|title=Aston Martin Vanquish|date=25 May 2004|magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|first=Andrew|last=Frankel|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208124159/https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/aston-martin/vanquish/first-drives/aston-martin-vanquish|archive-date=8 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> The Vanquish features [[Steering ratio#Variable-ratio steering|variable-ratio]] [[power steering]] and [[independent suspension]] at the front and rear that incorporate [[forging|forged]] aluminium [[Wishbone suspension|wishbones]].<ref name="PalmBeachDaily20February2003"/><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/146022151/|title=Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is 'the James Bond car'|newspaper=[[The Philadephia Inquirer]]|date=22 August 2003|page=N18|access-date=25 April 2024|archive-date=25 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425063758/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/146022151/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref> In front of the driver and passenger compartment is a [[subframe]] composed of [[steel]], aluminium, and carbon fibre that supports the engine, [[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]], and front suspension. It is securely bolted to the front [[Bulkhead (partition)|bulkhead]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=More and better|magazine=Professional Engineering|publisher=[[Institution of Mechanical Engineers]]|first=Paul|last=Einstein|date=18 October 2000|volume=13|issue=19|page=49}}</ref> |
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The Vanquish has been considered both a [[grand tourer|grand touring]] car<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hamilton-spectator/146023385/|title=The people car show|newspaper=[[The Hamilton Spectator]]|date=8 March 2001|page=57|access-date=25 April 2024|archive-date=25 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425084630/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hamilton-spectator/146023385/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-reviews/39901/aston-martin-vanquish-s|title=Aston Martin Vanquish S|date=24 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404140711/https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-reviews/39901/aston-martin-vanquish-s|archive-date=4 April 2024|url-status=live|magazine=[[Auto Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.whatcar.com/aston-martin/vanquish/coupe/used-review/n221|date=1 January 2006|title=Used Aston Martin Vanquish 2001 - 2007 review|magazine=[[What Car?]]|first=Steve|last=Huntingford|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425083925/https://www.whatcar.com/aston-martin/vanquish/coupe/used-review/n221|archive-date=25 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> and a [[sports car]].<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/146023675/|title=Vanquishing desire for any other auto|newspaper=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|page=G01|date=31 March 2005|access-date=25 April 2024|archive-date=25 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425091412/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/146023675/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/national-post/146023834/|title=Sophisticated sex appeal|newspaper=[[National Post]]|date=5 July 2002|page=44|access-date=25 April 2024|archive-date=25 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425091405/https://www.newspapers.com/article/national-post/146023834/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.forbes.com/2001/09/17/0917test.html?sh=1087327646db|title=Aston Martin Vanquish|date=17 September 2001|magazine=[[Forbes]]|url-access=limited|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425091720/https://www.forbes.com/2001/09/17/0917test.html|first=Michael|last=Frank|archive-date=25 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> It is a two-door [[coupe]] that was available in two seating configurations: a two-seat layout or a [[2+2 (car body style)|2+2 layout]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15140245/aston-martin-vanquish-first-drive-review/|title=Aston Martin Vanquish|magazine=[[Car and Driver]]|date=1 December 2000|first=Ray|last=Hutton|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118011547/https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15140245/aston-martin-vanquish-first-drive-review/|archive-date=18 January 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette/146024071/|title=Something new to add to the list of dream cars|newspaper=[[The Gazette (Montreal)|The Gazette]]|date=14 November 2000|page=29|access-date=25 April 2024|archive-date=25 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425093259/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette/146024071/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref> The Vanquish is {{convert|4665|mm}} long, {{convert|1318|mm}} tall,<ref name="FortworhStarTelegram1Apr2005">{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram/146025255/|title=2005 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish|newspaper=[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]]|page=298|date=1 April 2005|access-date=25 April 2024|archive-date=25 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425112039/https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram/146025255/|url-status=live}} {{Open access}}</ref> {{convert|1923|mm}} wide,<ref name="TheDailyHerald11Nov2005"/> and has a [[wheelbase]] of {{convert|2690|mm}}.<ref name="FortworhStarTelegram1Apr2005"/> The Vanquish's [[kerb weight]] ranges from {{convert|1820|kg}} to {{convert|1835|kg}}, with a [[gross vehicle weight]] of {{convert|2175|kg}}.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/aston-martin/v12-22-2dr-auto/spec|title=Aston Martin Vanquish V12 2+2 2dr Auto|magazine=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]|access-date=27 April 2024|publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref><ref name="edmontonjournal9Jul2002"/><ref name="Gazette23Nov2002"/> With a [[Automobile drag coefficient|drag coefficient]] of 0.33{{nbsp}}''C''<sub>''d''</sub>,{{sfn|Vale|2022|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=6SCUEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA456 456]}} the Vanquish incorporates {{convert|19|in|adj=on}} wheels, which are held by [[Yokohama Rubber Company|Yokohama]] [[tyre (wheel)|tyres]].<ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-vancouver-sun/146154935/|title=Smartire|newspaper=[[The Vancouver Sun]]|date=5 December 2000|page=36}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette/146155105/|title=Canadian technology wins roll in new supercar|newspaper=[[The Gazette (Montreal)|The Gazette]]|date=11 December 2000|page=58}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.forbes.com/2000/10/12/1012astonmartin.html|title=The 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish|date=11 October 2000|url-status=live|url-access=limited|magazine=[[Forbes]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027043719/https://www.forbes.com/2000/10/12/1012astonmartin.html#6e88b5a8306c|archive-date=27 October 2020}}</ref> |
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*{{cite book|title=Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul|publisher=Peleus Press|isbn=978-0-9578-7595-1|first=David|last=Dowsey|year=2007}} |
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*{{cite book|title=Supercars: Driving the Dream|publisher=[[Rosen Publishing Group]]|first=Adam|last=Phillips|location=[[New York City]]|isbn=978-1-4488-9218-1|year=2012|orig-year=2005}} |
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*{{cite book|title=Aston Martin DB9 and Vanquish: The Complete Story|isbn=978-0-7198-4317-4|publisher=[[Crowood Press]]|location=[[Wiltshire]]|year=2024|first=James|last=Taylor}} |
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