Aston Martin V12 Vanquish | Review, Price,Specification

 The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish played a huge role in returning this classic British carmaker to both financial success and technological sophistication. Of course, any good Aston Martin has to have drop-dead gorgeous styling, and the Vanquish does not disappoint. But on top of classic Aston design cues such as the unique grille shape and low hood line, it added a shot of bravado that included muscular fenders and a wide, squat stance. It is certainly the most masculine of Aston's classic designs.

Although loosely based on the Virage/V8 platform, the now out-of-production Aston Martin V12 Vanquish featured thoroughly modern technology. The main body structure included aluminum sections bonded and riveted around a central carbon-fiber transmission tunnel. Carbon fiber A-pillars, all-aluminum suspension and aluminum body panels served to keep weight down, although the Vanquish still weighed in at a little more than 2 tons.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2- or 2+2-passenger, 2-door coupe
BASE PRICE: $255,000
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 48-valve V-12, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 362 cu in, 5935cc
Power (SAE net): 520 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 426 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 105.9 in
Length: 183.7 in Width: 75.7 in Height: 51.9 in
Curb weight: 4150 lb
C/D-ESTIMATED PERFORMANCE:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.1 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 12.6 sec @ 115 mph
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY ( C/D est):
EPA city driving: 11 mpg
EPA highway driving: 18 mpg

 This car is built on the new VH platform. Vanquish exterior design retains the distinctive design of Aston Martin. The front can be seen an oval headlights that we find also in other Aston Martin models. LED Daytime Running Lights presence make this coupe look modern and not outdated. British manufacturers grille typical of the trapezoid is also present in these fast cars.

Sculptures firm lines visible on the side of the car so it looks handsome and muscular. While the rear, designers inspired by the Aston Martin One-77 in the design of the taillights. Ditujukkan sporty impression through kanlpot twin with chrome accents and a rear diffuser black whitewash.

Meanwhile, for its driving force, Aston Martin entrust the unit with a capacity of 6000 cc V12 engine is capable of producing 565 hp at 6750 rpm and torque of 620 Nm at 5500 rpm. Peformanya undoubtedly, the manufacturer says that this car only takes 4.1 seconds to reach speed of 100 km / h from rest. source:edmunds.com,caranddriver.com,autobildindonesia.com