Rippers

I like them.. raced one last year in hertfordshire in my M3 gotta say it struggled to get away Are they mega heavy or something?

rapidcossie

they aint THAT quick, where an E46 M3 is prob quicker than people think

JohnnyB

Dan, the xj220 had a metro 6r4 engine with 2 turbos mate.

COMEDY DAN

Sorry, meant to say the Maclaren F1.

That runs the beemer engine.

S2martin

I know they are fantastic machines and all that and i must be retarded but it just don't do anything for me

every time i see one it looks nice from the front but i think the sides and back are ugly..

Would of rather the gallardo i think esp the spyder


saying that my current whip is a series 2 so what taste do i have


Martin

rapidcossie

Gallardo is a super car...

No aston can be classed as a supr car IMO...big heavy old mans cars

JTECH James

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The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° V12 engine, which produces 343 kW (460 hp) and 542 Nˇm (400 ftˇlbf) of torque. It is controlled by a fly-by-wire throttle and a 6 speed 'paddle shift' or semi-automatic transmission. A special V12 Vanquish S debuted at the 2004 Paris Auto Show with the power upped to 388 kW (520 hp) and 577 Nˇm (426 ftˇlbf).

The Vanquish's V12 engine shares some components and design elements with the 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6 from parent-company Ford. It even shares the same bore and stroke dimensions. For this reason, many people incorrectly dismiss the Aston Martin V12 as merely "two Duratecs linked together."

The V12 engine in the Vanquish was designed at Ford Research in the USA. Cosworth Technologies was originally contracted to manufacture the engine, but had no involvement with the design. Previous articles which correctly recount this engine's development have appeared in Automotive Industries magazine.

It is correct that the AM V12 shares components with the 3.0L 'Duratec' V-6 engine used in the Ford Taurus, but it is not possible to simply put two V6's together to make a V12. The bank offset for a V12 is equal to one rod bearing width, whereas the bank offset for a 60-degree V6 is significantly longer than one rod bearing width, thus it is necessary to design a V12 as a totally new engine.


[edit] Specifications
The Vanquish has 355 mm (14 in) drilled and ventilated disc brakes with ABS. It also has traction control. Its wheels are 19 in (483 mm) and it weighs 1835 kg (4045 lb).

The Vanquish S features larger 378 mm (15 in) front and 330 mm (13 in) rear brake rotors.

Dimensions:

Coefficient of drag: 0.32
Front track: 1524 mm (60 in)
Rear track: 1529 mm (60 in)

[edit] Performance
Model Power 0-100 km/h
(0-62 mph) Top Speed
Vanquish 343 kW (460 hp) at 6,800 rpm 5.0 s 190 mph (306 km/h)
Vanquish S 388 kW (520 hp) at 7000 rpm 3.9 s 210 mph (337 km/h)

JTECH James

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vanquish s is alot quicker

Rhys

Pmsl!! Aston Martins has been my fav cars since i can remember!! It the first one i would buy if i wont the lotto. V8 Vantage Le Mans Proper car! Then i would buy a Vanquish too

Rhys

Ptsssssshhh Big heavy old mans cars. Dream on


You can keep your lambo, i will have the Aston any day of the week.

rapidcossie

says the man with a diesel

sorry Rhys

essex_jamie

i agree with that statement a real supercar with luxury to die for thats what its all about

Martin-Hadland

iTrader: (2)

How easy would life be if I wanted one of those instead of a barmy fast ford

rapidcossie

you would be bored within minutes i think martin

Martin-Hadland

iTrader: (2)

agreed And that's why I don't have one parked on the drive right now. Maybe when I get older... oh shit I already am

rs shawn

Maybe some of you may be interested in this link then: local company to me and attend some of the show we do inc our own.

http://www.aston-hire.co.uk/index.php?pg=cars

xr2i-carl

paul, having been out in several e46 m3 including a csl, i would say the db9 is quicker

Rippers

DB9 is Deffo quicker.. but only just in my experience which surprised me.. looked the nuts thou

digita1dragon

I heard a DB9 on song along a local dual carriageway. It really is like music to my ears

xr2i-carl

man i cant tell you how sexy it sounds, i will get vid next time and post it up, hopefully of me driving

GARETH T

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rQkkLzG-QNQ

theres what one sounds like

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gwjAwn-tuDM

and theres one of a db9 fucking off from a 360 mod

xr2i-carl

in the first vid the sound really dosent do it justice,

sounds SOOOOO gooooood in the flesh

turbo terry

gday, ace machine, they sound the absolute nuts, me uncs one had the valves in the exhaust removed, nearly shit meself.

Hope your well biggsy

x

xr2i-carl

yes darlin im spot on, hope your well..?! and having a good time

jasonp

I borrowed this for 2 weeks over xmas. Ive always been a lambo fan but after driving this ive changed my opinion. This one was a works S version, i think there are only about 25 made. Awesome car which you could drive everyday.

xr2i-carl

lovely mate, not keen the colour but still lovely

jasonp

I wasnt sure on the colour as he had a normal vanquish in silver before, but when its clean it looks amazing. Didnt look so good when i picked it up though

Damo V

Brunters...

Absolutely love Astons.....

GARETH T

that looks hard as nails to me

Rhys