Aston Martin Vanquish - Revision history

TristanT at 09:33, 19 September 2010

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	"The last of the old-school Astons, built by men with body odour and hammers. And it shows. It costs more than other Astons yet is no quicker: its paddle shift gearbox is hilariously bad and its interior looks glued together from the Ford parts bin. It's like opting for a rusty saw with leeches in the age of laser-guided brain surgery. Who is Aston kidding?" Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear		"The last of the old-school Astons, built by men with body odour and hammers. And it shows. It costs more than other Astons yet is no quicker: its paddle shift gearbox is hilariously bad and its interior looks glued together from the Ford parts bin. It's like opting for a rusty saw with leeches in the age of laser-guided brain surgery. Who is Aston kidding?" Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear

			"What a great gearbox. What a wonderful action. Well done whoever thought about this. WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH A MANUAL? WHY DO WE HAVE TO HAVE THIS?" Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear

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TristanT at 08:51, 19 September 2010

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	* The 2005 song ''Don't Cha'' by Pussycat Dolls features Busta Rhymes rapping about the [[Aston Martin]] Vanquish on the third verse of the song.		* The 2005 song ''Don't Cha'' by Pussycat Dolls features Busta Rhymes rapping about the [[Aston Martin]] Vanquish on the third verse of the song.
	* ''The Transformers'': Energon character "''Hot Shot''" transforms into a Vanquish (slightly modified for legal and play purposes).		* ''The Transformers'': Energon character "''Hot Shot''" transforms into a Vanquish (slightly modified for legal and play purposes).

			== Criticisms ==
			"The last of the old-school Astons, built by men with body odour and hammers. And it shows. It costs more than other Astons yet is no quicker: its paddle shift gearbox is hilariously bad and its interior looks glued together from the Ford parts bin. It's like opting for a rusty saw with leeches in the age of laser-guided brain surgery. Who is Aston kidding?" Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear


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KangarooKyle: /* Performance */

2010-07-11T00:54:17Z

Performance

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	!Top Speed		!Top Speed
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	\|Vanquish\|\|343 kW ~~(460~~ [[HP\|hp]])\|\|5.0 s\|\|190 mph (306 km/h)		\|Vanquish\|\|460 PS (343 kW 454 [[HP\|bhp]])\|\|5.0 s\|\|190 mph (306 km/h)
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	\|Vanquish S\|\|~~388~~ kW ~~(520~~ [[HP\|hp]])\|\|4.8 s\|\|200 mph (322 km/h)		\|Vanquish S\|\|521 PS (383 kW 514 [[HP\|bhp]])\|\|4.8 s\|\|200 mph (322 km/h)
	\|}		\|}

KangarooKyle: /* Engine */

2010-07-11T00:53:06Z

Engine

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	==Engine==		==Engine==

	The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° [[V12]] engine, which produces 343 kW ~~(460~~ [[HP\|hp]]) and 542 N·m (400 ft·lbf) of [[torque]]. It is controlled by a fly-by-wire throttle and a 6 speed 'paddle shift' or semi-[[Automatic transmission\|automatic]] transmission. A special '''V12 Vanquish S''' debuted at the 2004 Paris Auto Show with the power upped to 388 kW ~~(520~~ [[HP\|hp]]) and 577 N·m (426 ft·lbf).		The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° [[V12]] engine, which produces 460 PS (343 kW 454 [[HP\|bhp]]) and 542 N·m (400 ft·lbf) of [[torque]]. It is controlled by a fly-by-wire throttle and a 6 speed 'paddle shift' or semi-[[Automatic transmission\|automatic]] transmission. A special '''V12 Vanquish S''' debuted at the 2004 Paris Auto Show with the power upped to 521 PS (388 kW 514 [[HP\|bhp]]) and 577 N·m (426 ft·lbf).

	The Vanquish's V12 engine shares some components and design elements with the 3.0 L Duratec 30 [[V6]] from parent-company [[Ford]]. It even shares the same bore and stroke dimensions. For this reason, many people incorrectly dismiss the Aston Martin V12 as merely "two Duratecs linked together."		The Vanquish's V12 engine shares some components and design elements with the 3.0 L Duratec 30 [[V6]] from parent-company [[Ford]]. It even shares the same bore and stroke dimensions. For this reason, many people incorrectly dismiss the Aston Martin V12 as merely "two Duratecs linked together."

Lambo at 18:53, 14 May 2008

2008-05-14T18:53:03Z

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BillyMoore: /* External links */

2007-06-28T03:45:24Z

External links

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	*[http://supercarnews.com/ Aston Martin Images and Info]		*[http://supercarnews.com/ Aston Martin Images and Info]
	* [http://auto-specs.com/ Car Specifications and Performance Stats]		* [http://auto-specs.com/ Car Specifications and Performance Stats]
			*[http://www.best-cartuning.com/AstonMartin/index.php Aston Martin Performance Parts]

Red marquis: /* Gallery */

2007-03-21T02:14:10Z

Gallery

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	Image:2232007194157.jpg\|Final Edition Vanquish S Ultimate		Image:2232007194157.jpg\|Final Edition Vanquish S Ultimate
	Image:Interior1 new.jpg\|Vanquish S interior		Image:Interior1 new.jpg\|Vanquish S interior
			Image:V12.jpg
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Red marquis: /* Gallery */

2007-03-14T02:27:55Z

Gallery

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	Image:2232007194157.jpg\|Final Edition Vanquish S Ultimate		Image:2232007194157.jpg\|Final Edition Vanquish S Ultimate
			Image:Interior1 new.jpg\|Vanquish S interior
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Red marquis: /* Gallery */

2007-02-27T07:45:50Z

Gallery

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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			Image:2232007194157.jpg\|Final Edition Vanquish S Ultimate
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Red marquis: /* In popular culture */

2007-02-27T07:44:40Z

In popular culture

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	The Vanquish has drawn criticism for a number of weaknesses in its design. In particular, some interior materials have been cited as unfit for a car of this price and prestige. Much of the aluminum trim is actually plastic and several of the instruments are visibly related to items from less exotic Ford Motor Company products. Additional concerns of owners and testers include the weight and apparent cooling system deficiencies of the car. Despite Aston's materials innovations that include epoxy bonding and composite structural members, the Vanquish is a heavy car. It weighs well over two tons with driver and fuel. Even by the standards of this premium [[supercar]] class, in which weight continues to escalate, the Vanquish is a very heavy car. The car's sporting aspirations are drawn into question by this excess weight and a cooling system that reportedly fails to support sustained track activity in warm weather. Prior to the release of the Vanquish S, there had been critics who felt the Vanquish was not adequately differentiated from the [[Aston Martin DB9\|DB9]], a $160,000 Aston that featured less weight, less damage to the consumer's wallet, virtually the same engine, and similar power. The main criticism has been the paddle-shift gearbox's ability to operate smoothly and correctly.		The Vanquish has drawn criticism for a number of weaknesses in its design. In particular, some interior materials have been cited as unfit for a car of this price and prestige. Much of the aluminum trim is actually plastic and several of the instruments are visibly related to items from less exotic Ford Motor Company products. Additional concerns of owners and testers include the weight and apparent cooling system deficiencies of the car. Despite Aston's materials innovations that include epoxy bonding and composite structural members, the Vanquish is a heavy car. It weighs well over two tons with driver and fuel. Even by the standards of this premium [[supercar]] class, in which weight continues to escalate, the Vanquish is a very heavy car. The car's sporting aspirations are drawn into question by this excess weight and a cooling system that reportedly fails to support sustained track activity in warm weather. Prior to the release of the Vanquish S, there had been critics who felt the Vanquish was not adequately differentiated from the [[Aston Martin DB9\|DB9]], a $160,000 Aston that featured less weight, less damage to the consumer's wallet, virtually the same engine, and similar power. The main criticism has been the paddle-shift gearbox's ability to operate smoothly and correctly.

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	==In popular culture==		==In popular culture==