The first-gen Vanquish was Aston Martin's flagship model from the early to mid 2000s. It is powered by a 5.9-liter V12 producing 460 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque mated to a 6-speed automated manual. The first-gen Vanquish can launch from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed close to 200 mph. Its interior was pretty advanced and sophisticated for its time, featuring a complete instrument cluster, next-level technology, and metallic trim instead of the old-fashioned wood trim. In addition, the early 2000s Vanquish made an appearance in the 2002 James Bond flick "Die Another Day." During the middle of its production run, Aston Martin released the Vanquish S, which received a performance upgrade and and some minor aesthetic tweaks over the standard Vanquish. The first-gen Vanquish was the last vehicle to be assembled at Aston Martin's Newport Pagnell facility, with only a few thousand ever produced. The first Vanquish's direct successor came in the form of the DBS in 2008, while the Vanquish returned for a second generation from 2015 to 2018.
In all, the early to mid 2000s Aston Martin Vanquish is a stunning and incredible performance grand tourer. It was revolutionary for Aston Martin when it released and represented a new era for the British automaker. These definitely catch my eye every time I see one up close considering how rare they are.
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