Aston Martin Vanquish Makes 2012 LA Auto Show Reveal
At long last, the all-new Aston Martin Vanquish has concluded its “Americas’ preview tour” at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show after traveling through several destinations in the U.S. and Canada.
Called a “new breed of grand tourer” by the British automaker, the new Vanquish is powered by a 6.0-liter V8 engine with 565 hp, 45 hp more than outgoing DBS. In addition, the Vanquish benefits from the One-77 with a carbon fiber body offering a significant weight savings to the sporty coupe.
The new flagship model for Aston Martin has 457 lb-ft of torque to back up its ponies, helping make the 60-mph sprint in 4.1 seconds from a standstill. Its top speed is rated at 183 mph and will have a luxurious price tag of $279,995 once it hits dealerships in the first quarter of 2013.
GALLERY: Aston Martin Vanquish
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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V12 not V8