VANQUISH S VANQUISH S THE ULTIMATE

‘The fastest road car in the history of Aston Martin. A car that fuses hand-crafted tradition with the highest calibre of automotive technology. Appropriately it is our flagship car... the Vanquish S... the ultimate Aston Martin.’

Dr Ulrich Bez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin

ALL ASTON MARTINS ARE RARE VANQUISH S IS VERY SPECIAL

VANQUISH S IS THE FLAGSHIP OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCLUSIVE SPORTS CAR MAKER

In 1914, the founders of Aston Martin has earned To build such an extraordinary Aston Martin, a reputation for another car, the company has used and Robert Bamford, began speciality: building lifelong British expertise in aerospace building handcrafted, high- one-to-one relationships and race-car engineering. performance sports cars. with each of its cars and Conventional automotive They believed sports cars with every owner. This is industry materials and should have a distinctive and due to meticulous records manufacturing techniques individual character, be built to and archives, plus personal were not good enough for the highest standards and be attention from experts at the fastest road car in exhilarating to drive and own. the factory. Aston Martin’s history. More than 90 years later these values remain true today. The Vanquish S effortlessly combines 21st Century technology and 200mph (321 km/h) performance, with understated elegance and craftsmanship.

POWER, BEAUTY & SOUL A DISTINGUISHED HERITAGE

DRAMATIC STYLING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The lightweight aluminium and As Aston Martin spearheads The Vanquish S is The Vanquish S offers carbon fibre structure of developments of its innovative unmistakably an Aston Martin. traditional Aston Martin Vanquish S is unique to Aston construction techniques, It is elegant, powerful and style and a real depth of Martin. It is this special so it also leads with its dynamic. But there is also time-honoured British combination of materials that sophisticated engine and a hint of menace in this craftsmanship. But these gives the Vanquish S such Formula One-style classic Aston Martin design, skills are combined with enormous strength and transmission. The Vanquish S with a dynamic tension in its modern ingenuity. The result torsional rigidity for superior uses the most powerful shape accentuated by the is the Vanquish S – a car handling, safety and durability. version ever of Aston Martin’s rear flanks and their almost unlike any other. highly acclaimed 6.0-litre V12. animal-like ‘muscularity’. This technology has become the Aston Martin signature of The six-speed manual today; just as hand-formed transmission is operated by aluminium panels were in the F1-style paddles mounted past. (The aluminium body on the steering wheel panels are still hand finished. column. It can change gear It is the best way to achieve a in approximately 250 superb finish.) milliseconds – or the blink of an eye.

V12 POWER & PERFORMANCE DESIGNED TO STIR THE SOUL

Aston Martin’s hand-built A key factor in the engine’s There is no mechanical link The driver has a number As a matter of convenience 6.0-litre V12 is renowned as efficiency is its high-speed between the Vanquish S of gear change modes to and safety, the Vanquish S one of the finest engines in the multiplex communications throttle pedal and engine. choose from. In Select Shift is equipped with a world: enormously powerful, system, called PTEC (Power Instead the movement of Manual (SSM) mode, the sophisticated tyre pressure smooth and beautiful. It can Train Electronic Control), the throttle is electronically driver shifts gears up and monitoring system. If the air also lay claim to being the which is capable of measured to gauge how fast down using the steering pressure in a tyre drops world’s best-sounding high transmitting information in the driver wishes to go. This column-mounted shift below a level optimal for performance car engine. four one-thousandths of a information is then fed to the paddles (right to upshift, maximum driving speeds, second. There are two engine management system left to downshift). The only a facia-mounted warning In the Vanquish S, it reaches PTECs, one for each bank which makes the engine time the system intervenes light will instantly illuminate. its zenith. Maximum power of cylinders, linked by a respond accordingly. for the driver is at the red is 520 bhp (388 kW) at high-speed system that line, when the computer If the sensor light flashes, it 7000rpm, with maximum controls the fuel injection The PTEC system links automatically upshifts. means that pressure in one torque of 425 lb ft (577 Nm) and spark timing. constantly to the six-speed Additionally, there is of the tyres has become at 5800rpm. manual transmission, which Auto Shift Manual (ASM) dangerously low. A boot- Detailed attention has been is operated by an electro- mode, in which the mounted LCD readout Such power delivers sterling given to the cylinder head hydraulic gearshift. Unlike computer takes care enables the driver to identify performance. Indeed, this is castings, inlet ports and some systems, the Vanquish of all gear selections the faulty tyre. Additionally, the fastest-ever road going combustion chambers to S allows the driver to ‘skip’ according to engine and rain-sensing wipers and Aston Martin. Top speed is maximise airflow within the down changes from say, sixth road speed without driver automatic lights are standard. more than 200 mph (321 V12 power plant. The engine to fourth or fifth to second intervention. But even in ASM km/h), the 0-62mph (100 management system, with a pull on the paddle for mode, subtle use of the km/h) dash is accomplished together with fuel injectors each gear change. A failsafe throttle can induce gear in only 4.8 seconds while and spark plugs, has been system ensures the engine changes to enhance the 0-100 mph (160 km/h) tuned to take full advantage will not over-rev and will driving experience. takes just 9.8 seconds. of this airflow while hot forged automatically opt for the connecting rods have been next highest ratio. There is an optional ‘Sport’ But it is the mid-range designed to handle the high mode in both settings. In acceleration that is truly cylinder pressures. SSM Sport, the system allows sensational; 50-70mph the driver to ‘bounce’ against (80-112 km/h) takes only As you would expect, the the rev limiter without shifting 6.5 seconds in sixth gear. Vanquish S engine meets all automatically. ASM Sport Overtaking is effortless. emissions requirements allows the gearbox to rev worldwide, including higher to use more of the California’s strict LEV (low engine’s power, and shifts emissions vehicle) standards. more quickly. Power Torque

Engine speed (rpm) Engine speed (rpm) INDIVIDUALLY HAND-BUILT WITH CARE & CRAFTSMANSHIP

Despite the high-technology This method of bonding In the paint shop, each body Once the car is on its wheels, specifications, the Vanquish S does not distort in any receives five coats of surface craftsmen begin to hand-trim is built in the same manner as way and leads to a more primer, two coats of colour the cabin. This process takes other Aston Martins before it, dimensionally accurate and two coats of clearcoat. more than 70 hours of labour one at a time, by hand. An structure than was achieved The painted bodies, which are and eight hides of leather. individual craftsman takes by traditional welded metal. hand-buffed after each responsibility for the creation application, take two days When finished, steering of every car. Aston Martin engineers have to finish. and suspension alignment ensured that these 21st are checked using laser In preparation for production century aerospace skills In the final assembly area, alignment tools. The glass of the Vanquish, the factory and materials come together the twin-pump fuel tank is first ‘start’ button on the at Newport Pagnell received to form a car that raises the fitted in its own safety dashboard is then pressed for a multi-million-pound standards in performance, cell in a cavity above the rear the first time. Testing on the refurbishment that included quality, safety, durability axle. Next, engine and rolling road, on nearby roads, an all-new assembly line, and comfort. transmission, fuel and brake in the water booth, and a final environmental paint shop, lines, underbody heat- inspection, complete the build rolling road and water test The assembly process shielding, air conditioning, process. In all, it takes just facility, which simulates begins in a special bonding electrical harnesses and more than 400 man hours to monsoon conditions to ensure jig housed in a temperature interior sound deadening are create each Vanquish S, or a watertight interior. Today, and humidity controlled fitted. Meanwhile the front- around six weeks from raw technicians who used to hold environment. The specially end structure, which will carry materials to the finished car. old-fashioned welding torches developed braided carbon the front suspension and now wield dual-feed adhesive fibre ‘A’ posts are first bonded engine, is assembled, as is guns to bond together to the aluminium core, the rear suspension. These composite components, followed by the carbon fibre are then loaded to the crash structures and ‘backbone’ tunnel. ‘marriage jig’ where the aluminium panels. painted body is lowered into Next, the rear structure, place and the front crash plenum assembly, bodysides, structure bonded on. rear wings, and roof are all bonded to the aluminium monocoque using a special polyurethane adhesive. From there, the body shell moves to the front-end simulator jig, where boot lid, doors, bonnet, front wings and bumpers are fitted to check alignment. SUPERB HANDLING HIGH TORSIONAL RIGIDITY WITH OPTIMUM STEERING & SUSPENSION

An Aston Martin, especially The key to its nimbleness, The suspension is light, the ultimate Aston Martin, and predictability, is its light and race-car like in design. needs to delight its driver like yet massively stiff body Forged aluminium double no other car. It needs fast, structure. Nothing dulls wishbone suspension is predictable handling, and performance like weight. used front and rear, combined superb roadholding. It needs The lower the weight, the with springs and dampers to thrill, yet never surprise. sharper the response. No biased for superb handling. great athlete is overweight. Precise ‘quick ratio’ steering The Vanquish S is one of Nor is a truly great sports car. improves nimbleness and the best handling and most driving precision. predictable cars in the world. The aerospace-style body It communicates to the driver structure also imparts superb Specially developed high- with utmost faithfulness, and torsional strength, much performance unidirectional yet with total entertainment. greater than a conventional tyres mounted on lightweight steel body. So the car stays 11-spoke 19-inch aluminium in shape, no matter what alloy wheels, further the conditions. improve handling.

This lack of body flex means the suspension and braking system can be designed without the compromises implicit in a body structure that is more pliable. The result is greater sharpness, great driver feedback, a richer driving experience. STRUCTURAL STRENGTH FOR PERFORMANCE & SAFETY

The Vanquish S has one Carbon fibre also provides Aston Martin was not content of the most advanced superior insulation from with complying with the construction techniques of transmission and exhaust most stringent crash criteria. any road car, using composite heat in the passenger cabin. The Vanquish S comfortably materials and processes It is this unique combination exceeds them, thanks in part familiar to the aerospace of tub and tunnel that gives to the front end’s two business but rarely seen in the Vanquish S its structural forward-mounted technically the motor industry. rigidity and allowed engineers innovative composite rails. to develop a suspension that Each car starts as a heat- combines precise road The rails consist of three cured aluminium bonded behaviour with unrivalled elements. The first is a layer monocoque, known as the ride quality. of glass fibres aligned in one ‘tub’, which uses a direction. A second layer of combination of extruded and The aluminium body panels carbon fibres is laid at 90 folded aluminium panels that are shaped using a patented degrees to the first layer to are bonded and then riveted Superform process invented maintain the integrity of the together. The tub is bonded for the aerospace industry. glass fibres in a crash. to a nine-layer carbon fibre The aluminium forms are tunnel, which gives the submitted to 480-degrees C A third corrugated glass Vanquish S an extremely rigid temperatures and 150 psi fibre composite element is yet lightweight backbone. air pressure to create the used as the carrier structure The benefit of a carbon fibre deep-drawn profiles of the to hold the crash rails in tunnel over aluminium is its Vanquish S, which are position. Similar composite high strength-to-weight ratio. extremely difficult to mould parts are used in the boot To provide the same levels of from traditional aluminium floor to protect the car from strength and rigidity, an stampings. Final shaping and rear impacts. aluminium tunnel would be detailing of each body panel approximately twice as heavy. are done as they always have been at Aston Martin – by hand, to ensure flawless edges and finish. This is not done just for sentimental reasons of heritage. It is still the best way to finish complicated panels. INTELLIGENT ENGINEERING REASSURANCE IN AN UNPREDICTABLE WORLD

The Vanquish S is full of Passive safety is only part of The antilock brake system A Formula One-style venturi technological innovation, the equation. Equally vital in (ABS) incorporates electronic and flat underbody increase designed to improve strength any car, and especially one brakeforce distribution (EBD) aerodynamic efficiency while and safety. The advanced with the performance of this which re-balances front and also increasing the car’s aluminium and carbon fibre Aston Martin, is dynamic rear braking forces under balance and stability at high body is replete with world safety. The Vanquish S different loads. This helps speed, essential in a 321 firsts. One example is the epitomises this with superbly optimise the braking km/h supercar. At the rear, an specially developed braided responsive handling, giving performance of the car, aerodynamically profiled boot carbon-fibre used for the ‘A’ the driver every chance to cutting stopping distances lid reduces lift, while at the posts and the engine bay avoid any dangerous obstacle in an emergency. front an aerodynamic ‘splitter’ cross brace. or situation. improves high speed stability. Traction control monitors The classic grille also plays its Engineers from Aston Martin The brakes provide enormous wheel spin and adjusts engine part on the Vanquish S, its invented a novel braiding stopping power. The huge power accordingly. When large, open appearance not process that encases a 378mm ventilated front discs engaged, the Wheel Slip only enhances cooling, it also polyurethane foam core with are gripped by six piston Protection (WSP) mode forms an integral part of the triaxial carbon fibre. The result calipers, and work in operates the clutch and front crash structure. is an immensely strong yet conjunction with large 330mm gearbox, auto-shifting at light structure capable of rear discs to provide excellent 3200 rpm in low-grip withstanding the force of a fade resistance and heat conditions to prevent sliding. crash or rollover. dissipation. Both front and rear discs are mounted on a But it isn’t just the patented floating mechanism mechanicals that make a car designed to maintain safer. The design team spent consistent pedal feel under many hours in the wind tunnel sustained heavy braking. honing the car’s profile to The brake pads use ensure stability throughout its competition friction material speed range and adequate tuned to the disc and airflow for power and cooling. caliper to provide superb performance and stability. PERSONALITY & STYLE HAND TRIMMED IN NATURAL MATERIALS

Great design is an Aston So does the black-on-cream Martin hallmark. The company instrumentation, with numerals has made some of the world’s changing to a soothing blue most beautiful sports cars. at night. While other road users enjoy the external beauty of the Owners have the choice of Vanquish S, both driver and two interior configurations: a passenger will be equally 2+2 with rear seats or a pure impressed by the interior‚ two-seater with a rear shelf to a stunning blend of future accommodate a golf bag or and tradition. personal items of luggage. As with all Aston Martins, Dominating the cabin is customers may select a fabulous leather and whichever colour they choose platinum finish centre either from Aston Martin’s console that arches from extensive palette, or their the top of the facia down own imagination and taste. to the transmission tunnel.

Grab handles and gear shift paddles are finished in matching cast aluminium, while other interior styling materials, such as full grain leather, Alcantara and Wilton carpet, are used to echo Aston Martin heritage.

VANQUISH S THE LEADER IN SOUND

The exhaust note of the The total output of 700 watts There are two door-mounted Dolby Pro-Logic II ® surround The Dolby Vanquish S is generally is channelled through 10 mid-range speaker units that sound, together with the and Pro-Logic trademarks acclaimed to be the most loudspeakers, with speaker are fully encased to maintain facia-mounted centre-fill are the property of glorious of all sports cars, design and positioning being supreme levels of sound speaker, provides excellent Dolby Laboratories and the sound unleashed by engineered specifically for the control while containing the positioning and sound the car’s audio system is car. All of the loudspeaker sound inside the car. These imagery. When combined equally stirring. drive units have been are complemented by high with the parametric equaliser developed to exacting frequency tweeters mounted adjustment, the sound can The Aston Martin Premium standards for the Vanquish S, in the upper door casings for be tailored exactly to Audio System engineered using the finest quality audio better spacial perception of individual preference. for the Vanquish S has been components for exceptional treble frequencies. In the rear created as the ultimate in-car sound reproduction at all shelf, two loudspeakers each The high power capacity and audio system. At the heart volume levels. contain a mid-range speaker tailored sound of the system of the system is a fully and a tweeter, while a create a world class audio digital amplifier offering high centrally-mounted bass unit experience befitting of the efficiency and clarity of sound. offers totally controlled bass ultimate Aston Martin. with minimum resonance and distortion. PERSONALISATION AN EXCLUSIVE SPORTSCAR TAILORED FOR INDIVIDUALS

Bluetooth Telephone Powerfold exterior mirrors Colour keyed leather Heated front screen Performance Driving Preparation* For ease of manoeuvrability trim steering wheel For the ultimate in Course (PDC) When linked to a bluetooth- in tight spaces and for peace Designed to coordinate with convenience on those The Performance Driving enabled mobile telephone, of mind when parked, these your interior leather colour, frosty winter mornings, Course ( PDC ) is about this feature provides standard electronic folding sections of this optional wheel the optional heated front two things – helping you handsfree, integrated door mirrors retract at the may be specified in the screen defrosts in seconds understand the capability of communications controlled by touch of a button, and include colour of your choice. at the touch of a button. your car in a safe and the use of voice recognition an electrochromatic function controlled environment and technology. Calls are relayed which links to the car’s interior Aluminium trim Heated front seats making you a safer, better through the speakers of electrochromatic rear view steering wheel For those cool evenings driver. Tailored to the driving the audio system and a mirror for synchronised Designed to coordinate and even colder mornings, dynamics of the car, all our microphone mounted in automatic ‘dipping’ at night. perfectly with the platinum standard heated front seats courses are designed to be the roof console. interior details, the optional warm up quickly to provide one to one in nature and are Reversing sensors aluminium trim steering wheel extra comfort. conducted by our team of Coloured brake calipers Standard body coloured provides a contemporary highly experienced instructors. Adding a flash of colour to reversing sensors are alternative to the standard Smokers’ pack Combining theory with hands the brakes, and as an discreetly mounted within the all leather steering wheel. For smokers, the standard on practice, the course is all alternative to the standard surface of the rear bumper. central oddments tray may about understanding and graphite grey colour, optional Personalised be replaced with an optional enjoying your Aston Martin. brake calipers in red, silver Exterior chrome sill plaques cigar lighter and glass ashtray. The course comes as a no or black may be specified. door handles Manufactured from high cost option with Vanquish S Available at no extra cost quality stainless steel, these Cup holder and can be taken at a Front wheel stone guards to replace standard body optional personalised sill A removable aluminium cup number of driving centres When driving over loose or colour door handles. plaques may be engraved holder can also be specified around the world. Please gravel surfaces these optional with your name, title or in place of the oddments tray. contact your supplying Dealer stone guards are designed to special message or wording. for more details. provide additional protection to the leading edge of the * Not available in all markets. Please consult your Dealer for details. car’s sills. VANQUISH S SPECIFICATION

BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION BRAKES INTERIOR • Reversing Sensors IN-CAR FUEL CONSUMPTION* • Two door coupe with 2+0 or • All alloy, quad overhead • Six speed manual • Teves vacuum assisted • Full grain leather and • Tyre pressure sensing system ENTERTAINMENT Litres/100 km (mpg) 2+2 seating camshaft transmission with Auto Shift anti-lock braking system Alcantara interior • Automatic rain sensing Aston Martin Premium Audio Urban 28.2 (10.0) • Extruded aluminium and • 48-valve, 5935cc 60° V12 Manual/Select Shift Manual • Electronic brake and engine • Driver and front passenger wiper operation System 700W, 10 speaker Extra Urban 13.4 (21.0) carbon fibre bonded body • Front engine, rear-wheel (ASM/SSM) electro-hydraulic intervention traction airbags • Blade mounted washer jets system with digital amplifiers Combined 18.9 (14.9) structure drive control system control system • Electrically controlled • Automatic headlamp operation and six CD autochanger • • • • Powerfold exterior mirrors * Composite front and rear Twin PTEC engine SCP/CAN interface to engine Front Ventilated and grooved front seats incorporating CO2 EMISSIONS crash structures management system management control system steel discs 378 mm diameter seat heaters • Auto dimming rear view mirrors DIMENSIONS 448 g/km • Aluminium and composite controlling fuel-injection, • Limited slip differential with six piston calipers • Air conditioning • Trip computer Length body panels ignition and diagnostics Final drive ratio 4.30:1 Rear Ventilated and grooved • Heated rear screen and • Instrument pack message 4665 mm (183.7 inches) Not available in all markets. • Extruded aluminium door • Fully catalysed stainless steel discs 330 mm diameter optional heated front screen centre display Width Please consult your Dealer. • • Battery disconnect switch side impact beams steel exhaust system with STEERING with four piston calipers and Alarm and immobiliser 1923 mm (75.7 inches) * Not applicable to North America active by-pass valves • Rack and pinion, variable separate handbrake caliper system with remote central • Battery conditioner Height Compression ratio power assistance, 2.1 turns locking and boot release • Boot-mounted umbrella 1318 mm (51.9 inches) 10.8:1 lock to lock WHEELS & TYRES • Bluetooth Telephone • First aid kit Kerb Weight Maximum power • Column tilt and reach Lightweight aluminium Preparation 1875 kgs (4133lbs) 388 kW (520bhp) adjustment alloy wheels at 7000 rpm Front 9J x19 2690 mm (105.9 inches) Maximum torque SUSPENSION Rear 10J x 19 Boot space 577 Nm (425 lb.ft) Front Independent double Yokohama tyres 0.24 cu.m. (8.48 cu.ft.) at 5800 rpm aluminium wishbones Front 255/40 ZR19 Fuel tank capacity Acceleration Coil springs, monotube Rear 285/40 ZR19 80 litres (17.6 Imp. galls., 0-100km/h (62mph) dampers and anti-roll bar 22.0 US galls.) in 4.8 seconds Rear Independent double 95RON unleaded fuel only 0-160km/h (100mph) aluminium wishbones Cd in 9.8 seconds Coil springs, monotube 0.32 Maximum speed dampers and anti-roll bar Over 321 km/h (200mph)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Limited is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles and alterations take place continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up to date literature, this brochure should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications, nor does it constitute an offer for sale of any particular vehicle. The contents of this brochure represent the Company’s business as a whole. Text and photographs may relate to models not available for sale in some countries. Performance results may vary depending on the specification of the particular vehicle, road and environmental conditions and driving style. Published figures should be used for comparison purposes only and verification should not be attempted on public roads. Aston Martin Lagonda Limited strongly urges that all speed laws be obeyed and that safety belts be worn at all times. Distributors and dealers are not agents of Aston Martin Lagonda Limited and have absolutely no authority to bind Aston Martin Lagonda Limited by any express or implied undertaking or representation.

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