MSRP: ~$429,000
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Overview
The 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish luxury sports coupe revives a nameplate not used since 2018, and is the most powerful series-production Aston ever made, built around a re-engineered version of the familiar twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 engine producing 824 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and an electronic limited-slip diff.
Its bonded aluminum chassis wears a full-carbon body to achieve a curb weight of 4,211 pounds with a near-ideal 51/49 weight distribution. Performance figures include a 3.3-second sprint to 60 mph and a top speed of 214 mph. The Vanquish is positioned as Aston’s flagship, above the Vantage and DB12, and supply will be limited, with only 1,000 made per year, so it’s a car for collectors and enthusiasts who want the ultimate front-engined V12 GT with supercar performance.
What’s New for 2025?
The 2025 Vanquish is all-new for the 2025 model year, with a clean-sheet design. The engine isn’t new, but the twin-turbo 5.2L V12 has been reworked with a reinforced cylinder block, redesigned cylinder heads, repositioned spark plugs, reprofiled camshafts, high-flow fuel injectors, and new turbochargers that spin 15% faster than before, and spool up with less inertia.
A new “Boost Reserve” feature maintains turbocharger pressure at part throttle for instant response. The electronic rear differential is a first for Aston Martin on its V12 platform, and the all-carbon body represents a significant weight reduction, though a weight of over 4,200 pounds doesn’t exactly make it a lightweight. A Vanquish Volante convertible is expected next year.
The 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish’s price starts at around $427,700 and $431,500 for the Coupe.
Exterior
The big V12 engine is set well back in the chassis, behind the front wheels in a front-mid-engined layout, so the sloping nose is long, fronted by Matrix LED headlights with lock/unlock animations. Big 21-inch alloys with bespoke Pirelli P Zero tires are standard in sizes 275/35 front and 325/30 rear, and the shape is finished off by light-blade-type LED taillights.
Courtesy of Q by Aston Martin, you have access to a huge range of solid, metallic, satin-finish, Racing Line, Icon, and Signature paint finishes, and you can add an optional carbon-fiber exterior package or titanium exhaust.
Interior
The two-passenger cockpit features leather-trimmed, heated, 16-way power-adjustable Sport Plus seats, and you can choose from Inspire, Accelerate, and Performance cabin environments. An optional carbon-fiber performance bucket seat for the driver is aimed at track-focused owners. Cabin materials are luxurious and include leather, Alcantara, and carbon fiber, personalizable almost indefinitely via Q for Aston Martin in terms of colors, embossed details, and stitching. A panoramic glass roof is standard.
Infotainment is handled by a 10.25-inch Pure Black touchscreen that incorporates Google Built-In, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, navigation, and a 1,170-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system with 15 speakers. The digital gauge cluster also measures 10.25 inches. The trunk holds 8.8 cu-ft of luggage.
Price Range and Best Value Trim
The Vanquish coupe comes in a single configuration, and deep Q by Aston Martin personalization will push up the price dramatically.
| Configuration | Estimated Price |
| Vanquish Coupe | ~$427,700 – $431,500 |
Key Specs
Powertrain
| Engine | HP | Torque | Trans | Drive | 0-60 |
| 5.2L Twin-Turbo V12 | 824 hp | 738 lb-ft | 8-spd auto | RWD | 3.3 sec |
Fuel Economy
| City | Highway | Combined |
| 13 MPG | 21 MPG | 16 MPG |
Fuel type: Premium Gasoline. Top speed: 214 mph. Fuel tank: 21.6 gallons. Curb weight: ~4,211 lb. Weight distribution: 51/49. Boot: 248 liters (8.8 cu ft).
Warranty
| Coverage | Term |
| Basic | 3 years / unlimited miles |
| Powertrain | 3 years / unlimited miles |
| Complimentary Maintenance | Not included |
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- 824-hp twin-turbo V12 the most powerful series-production Aston Martin engine ever
- Full carbon-fiber body and near-perfect weight distribution deliver superb handling agility
- Carbon-ceramic brakes, an electronic diff, and adaptive dampers provide track capability
Cons:
- Starting around $430K; Q personalization routinely pushes configured price past $500K
- Rear-wheel drive only, with no AWD option despite the massive torque output
- Two-seat layout and 8.8 cubic feet of boot space limit everyday practicality
Verdict
In an era of downsizing and electrification, the 824-hp twin-turbo V12 Aston Martin Vanquish is a statement of defiance, delivering the most powerful Aston ever without a suggestion of electrification. It’s a 16-foot GT, but its carbon body, superbly tuned suspension, and powerful engine give it a lightness and sense of fun that belie its size.
Here is an Aston with a genuinely communicative chassis and livewire steering, aided by the new trick rear diff. Yet, it’s comfortable and luxurious too, with expensive materials all around, modern in-car tech, and genuine GT capability. The Vanquish is a revelation, and catapults right to the top of its class. At well over $400K, it’s very expensive, and production is limited, so you’d better get your order in.
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