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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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YES! One of my "Most wanted cars on Earth" has gotten even better!!!

New Vanquish S V12: The Fastest Production Aston Martin

The fastest production model ever to be built by Aston Martin is making its world debut at the Paris Motor Show 2004.

With a maximum speed in excess of 200 mph (321 km/h) and a 6.0 litre V12 engine developing 520 horsepower, the Vanquish S has been designed to deliver even greater performance, complemented by subtle suspension and steering changes and a number of interior and external style revisions.

The Vanquish S has received subtle but effective changes to complement its elegant muscular body. The famous Aston Martin grille has a new rounded and more open appearance for better cooling, and an aerodynamic splitter improves high-speed stability.

At the rear, a redesigned boot lid featuring a new high mounted stop lamp reduces lift and improves balance and stability, helping to achieve an impressive Cd figure of 0.32.

These differences on the Vanquish S not only improve the appearance but also enhance performance. All the exterior body panels are constructed from aluminium with each individual panel hand tailored to the central structure to ensure a perfect panel fit. Every carefully detailed feature provides graphic evidence of the painstaking craftsmanship and quality, which is invested in its construction at Aston Martin’s Newport Pagnell site in Buckinghamshire.

Revised steering geometry provides a 20% quicker response, allowing the driver to apply a reduced input for required steering response. This enables the driver to be more precise with inputs - especially on winding roads - and more accurate feedback from the chassis.

The Sports Dynamics suspension, steering and braking package is now standard on the Vanquish S. This includes stiffer springs and dampers and shorter steering arms.

Further development of Aston Martin’s low emissions, all alloy, quad-overhead camshaft, 48 valve, 6.0-litre V12 engine has generated an increase in power from 460 bhp to 520 bhp (388 kW) @ 7000 rpm and torque is boosted to 425 lb-ft (577 Nm) @ 5800 rpm.

Engine enhancements include new cylinder heads with fully machined inlet ports and combustion chambers to improve airflow, revised engine mapping and new fuel injectors.

The overall interior design is a subtle blend of traditional, classic and modern materials with Bridge of Weir leather upholstery matched to contemporary metal interior fittings and finishes. A number of detailed improvements have been made to the interior of the Vanquish S to enhance the overall appeal.

The luxurious but purposeful two seat or optional 2+2 cabin now features supportive all leather trimmed sports seats with many additional and exquisite detail touches which amply demonstrate the truly special nature of this unique hand crafted sports car.

With the capacity to continue to turn heads, the design of the Vanquish is already established as a modern classic. Since its launch in 2001, the Vanquish has proved to be a huge success for Aston Martin with over 1500 cars built.
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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DAMN!!! That's one sexy beast!!
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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WOW! Sex on wheels!

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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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They needed something to distance it from the DB9.
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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Just so serious I wouldnt know what to do, well I know for sure i would need some paper on the seats as I would prolly **** myself at first take off.
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Ohh..........SEXY...................
I wish i can be Johnny English.
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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Very Nice
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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mmm....say word.
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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Aston Martin has made some of the best looking cars. . .ever. (IMO)
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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I wish I could die so I would no longer have to lust after 'cars' like this. x eleventy billion
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mmm....say word.
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Im with eggot on this one

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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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beautiful car in terms of styling... but i would never buy a ford.
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 01:15 AM
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Beautiful.

That's the kind of car you need to see in person to really get the full effect.
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Gorgeous automobile, one of my favorite dream car kicked up a notch further
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