The fastest production model ever to be built by Aston Martin made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show on September 23, 2004. With a maximum speed in excess of 200mph (321km/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 brakes have been upgraded to incorporate larger six piston calipers and larger grooved and ventilated front discs. The rear discs are 2mm wider for improved heat dissipation. The use of floating discs ensures the driver has consistent pedal feel under heavy braking whilst a new brake pedal assembly reduces travel and enhances pedal feel. 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 @ 7000rpm and torque is boosted to 425 lb-ft @ 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. 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.   Album foto

Informatie Generala
Marca:	Aston Martin
Modelul:	Vanquish S
Anii De Producere:	(2001-current)
Tren de rulare:	Front Engine / Rear Wheel Drive
Forma caroseriei:	2dr coupe
Pret:	267399 – 292492 Euro
	$275000 – $312000 Dolari
Motor
Marime si cilindri:	5.9 L V12
Putere:	520 / - / - / - (cp)
Cuplu:	425 / - / - / - (ft lbs)
Cutie de Viteza
Numar de trepte:	5spd auto
Performanta
Viteza maxima:	200 / - / - / - (mph)
	321 / - / - / - (km/h)
0 - 62 mph (100 km/h):	4.6 / - / - / - (secunde)
Economicitate medie urban/extaurban:	14 / - / - / - (mile pe galon)

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. este o companie britanica constructoare de automobile de lux cu sediul in Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire. Pana in 2003, Aston Martin a construit aproximativ 20 200 automobile. Astazi, compania este parte a Premier Automotive Group bransa a Ford Motor Company.

Aston Martin a fost fondat in 1913 de catre Lionel Martin si Robert Bamford. In 1922, ei produceau masini pentru a participa la cometitia Grand Prix din Franta, si pentru a stabili recorduri de viteza si anduranta. In 1936, compania, care se afla deja in proprietatea lui Sir Arthur Sutherland, si a decis sa iasa din gama masinilor de curse si sa construiasca si pentru sosele.

Primul autimobil cu numele de Aston Martin a fost construit de Lionel Martin in 1915. In 1919 a aparut al doilea model Aston Martin, insa productia lui a intrat in lucru abia in 1920.

In perioada dintre razboaiele mondiale, compania a trecut de la un proprietar la altul, reusind totodata sa construiasca o serie de automobile pentru a participa la cursele Grand Prix.

In 1947, David Brown Limited a cumparat compania, moment de rascruce si o era noua in istoria Aston Martin. Deja in 1948, in baza modelului Atom apare primul model DB. In proprietatea lui Brawn de asemenea venise si marca Lagonda, motorul careia a trecut la Aston Martin. In total au fost construite 15 masini marca Aston Martin - Logonda DB1.

In 1950 a avut loc lansarea DB-2 cu un motor de 2,6 litri si o putere de 105 CP.

In 1959, Aston Martin prezinta modelul DB-4 dotat cu un motor din aluminiu, cu sase cilndri si cu o putere de 240 CP. Cu un design destul de indraznet, acest model a devenit cel mai de succes din categoria "gand-turismo". Impresionantul model DBS cu patru locuri, putea atinge viteza de 240 km/h. Au urmat DB5 in 1963, DB6 in 1965, iar putin mai tirziu DBS si DBS Vantage capabile sa genereze o putere de 450 CP.

Gama modelelor Aston Martin, Vantage si Volante, este completata in 1988 cu un cupe nou Virage.

Sub egida Ford, apare noul DB7 care in scurt timp devine una dintre cele mai reusite marci ale companiei.

Pina astazi, masinile Aston Martin se construiesc in aceleasi ambare ca si acum o suta de ani, in Newport Pagnell.

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