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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
![](http://www.gothamdreamcars.com/images/gallardo/gallardo-spyder-1.jpg)
saying that my current whip is a series 2 so what taste do i have
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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
![](http://www.gothamdreamcars.com/images/gallardo/gallardo-spyder-1.jpg)
saying that my current whip is a series 2 so what taste do i have
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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)
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)
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Originally Posted by GUZZLER
Originally Posted by Rhys
Aston Martins are my fav cars of ALL time ![Banana](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/banana_dance.gif)
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that sounds like MrS1's view, you should have seen him last weekend a friends house, its like Aston heaven
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
Gallardo is a super car...
No aston can be classed as a supr car IMO...big heavy old mans cars
No aston can be classed as a supr car IMO...big heavy old mans cars
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You can keep your lambo, i will have the Aston any day of the week.
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Originally Posted by Rhys
Originally Posted by rapidcossie
Gallardo is a super car...
No aston can be classed as a supr car IMO...big heavy old mans cars
No aston can be classed as a supr car IMO...big heavy old mans cars
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You can keep your lambo, i will have the Aston any day of the week.
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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
http://www.aston-hire.co.uk/index.php?pg=cars
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Originally Posted by xr2i-carl
Paul, having been out in several e46 m3 including a csl, i would say the db9 is quicker ![Smokin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smokin.gif)
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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
theres what one sounds like
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=gwjAwn-tuDM
and theres one of a db9 fucking off from a 360 mod
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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
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Hope your well biggsy
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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.
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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
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gwjAwn-tuDM
and theres one of a db9 fucking off from a 360 mod![Top](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/smile011.gif)
and theres one of a db9 fucking off from a 360 mod
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Absolutely love Astons.....
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Originally Posted by 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.
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/jasonp/aston1.jpg)
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