Aston Martin has introduced the latest and greatest Vanquish GT so far, calling it the marque’s new flagship for the foreseeable future. With a 5.2-liter turbo V12 under the hood, it can attain an unprecedented top speed of 344 km/h (214 mph).
The twin-turbocharged engine sends 835 PS (824 hp / 614 kW) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque to the rear wheels through an eight-speed AT and a limited-slip differential. It needs just 3.2 seconds to reach 96.6 km/h (60 mph).
In terms of chassis improvements, the new Vanquish is the company’s first vehicle to take advantage of heavy-duty stabilizers all around, Bilstein DTX adaptive shocks tuned to maximize the difference between drive presets, and other ESP and steering enhancements.
The newcomer is 75% more rigid than the DBS and rides on 21-inch wheels. A peek behind the spokes reveals 410mm (16-inch) large carbon-ceramic brake rotors at the front and 360mm (15-inch) ones at the back.
The exterior looks more or less typical for the brand, but the rear end deserves a separate mention with its giant diffuser, a spoiler and taillights composed of seven horizontal light bars each. For the exhaust system, buyers can choose between stainless steel and titanium.
The interior offers two seats, two 10.25-inch displays and 15 speakers of the Bowers&Wilkins make. The seats are 16-way power-adjustable and have some luggage space behind, but it’s not much.
Shipments are set to begin in Q4 2024. Rumors place the minimum price at U.S. $420,000.