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Motor Trend
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish First Test Review: Big Performance From One of the Most Beautiful Cars Ever Made
Pros A rolling work of art 824 hp ain't nothin' to sneeze at Great to drive Cons V-12 soundtrack a bit muted by turbos Desperately needs a nose-lift system Feels big on a winding road There's a moment when first-date jitters transform into the joy of possibilities. It's when you realize an emotional connection can be so much greater than you originally expected. The automotive equivalent of that experience is the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish, one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. The coupe is this close to epitomizing the perfect front-engine V-12 grand tourer, a classic formula Aston's Italian rivals have iterated on for more than half a century. 0:00 / 0:00 Forget Ferrari for a second. This Aston's real good, and not only in the way you think it would be. Rolling Work of Art With the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish, beauty is everywhere you look. The best part about the Vanquish's design is that there isn't a best part. Every angle reveals a new visual delight, and you don't need to be a design nerd to appreciate it. The proportions are perfect, from the short front overhangs to the way the roofline is low but not too low. It's so much more, though, like the stunning rear treatment. Or the surfacing of the doors. Take a close look at the carefully sculpted hood, and you'll see six holes in each of two hood vents, one for each of the 12 cylinders. Whether viewed on a phone screen or in person, the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish is one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. 824 HP and 12 Cylinders at the Track Although the 2025 Vanquish is the latest in a long line of exotic GT cars, there's nothing nostalgic about its powertrain. A 5.2-liter twin-turbo V-12 producing 824 hp at 6,500 rpm and 738 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm makes every trip a special occasion. Bursting from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.3 seconds should catch most lead-footed Teslas by surprise. The quarter mile is done in 11.2 seconds at an excellent 132.5 mph. On the track, the car just keeps pulling and pulling until you run out of dragstrip. Surprising no one, however, this isn't a stoplight drag-racer. You have to be in it for the experience. So as much as Aston may have been pleased to learn its baby has 6 hp more than the new Ferrari 12 Cilindri, you don't have to look far to find cars that match its impressive straight-line performance. And we don't mean electric cars like the MotorTrend-record-setting Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach. Try the Audi RS 7 Performance, which beats the Aston to 60 (3.0 seconds) and matches its trap speed in the quarter mile (11.2 seconds at 123.7 mph). Then there's the new Bentley Continental GT Speed, a plug-in hybrid that hits 60 in 2.8 seconds and rips onto a 10.8-second quarter mile at 130.7 mph. These really are exciting times to be a car enthusiast. 'Way Better Than I Expected' The biggest surprise was when we ran the Vanquish through our figure-eight course, which evaluates braking, cornering, and acceleration as well as the transitions in between. The Aston finished the course in 23.3 seconds at 0.94 g (average), more than a second quicker than that Bentley. Just listen to associate road test editor Erick Ayapana: 'Way better than I expected. Turn-in is so fast and crisp. I expected this to be front heavy, but this is a very balanced car.' On and off the track, we found the Aston is at its best with delicate steering and pedal inputs. Finesse the car, and it will deliver world-class performance and rotate the tail out if that's what you're after. At the same time, it never feels as small as Aston's own Vantage. Some cars hide their weight remarkably well, but that's not the case for the 4,334-pound Vanquish. The V-12 GT car weighs 456 pounds more than the eight-cylinder Vantage, another Aston with just about perfect 50/50 weight distribution front to rear. The Vanquish is a thrill to drive, but on tight switchbacks it feels as wide as a Range Rover Sport with its mirrors folded in. Because it is. Vanquish as a GT Car For an occasional-use exotic, it seems like you couldn't ask for much more than a design for the ages, a solid driving experience, and a classy interior with fine attention to detail. But we will. No car that costs $560,700 should make its owner feel uncomfortable on a sunny day. The optional glass roof lacks a simple roller shade or an electrochromic dimming function, the kind you find on some glass-roofed cars these days. Aston tells us the tinted glass shields occupants from UV-A and -B rays and is tinted to allow 6 percent light transmission. That works most of the time, but we'd like more control when the weather is especially hot and sunny. The other feature every Vanquish needs is a nose-lift system. Imagine pulling up to the raised entrance of a busy hotel valet. While everyone gawks at your Aston Martin, the car's low front end loudly scrapes on the pavement. That wouldn't happen in a Corvette or a 911. In those cars, the feature is even connected to the navigation system so you can mark frequently visited locations, and the car knows exactly where to lift. Finally, we wouldn't argue with an even more comfortable Comfort drive mode to have the option of occasionally selecting a cushier ride. V-8 or V-12? Yes. Awaken the V-12 engine, and its sound immediately communicates power and exclusivity. Very few V-12 engines remain in production, and this one propels the Vanquish to become the most powerful front-engine Aston in history, as well as the fastest with its 214-mph top speed. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all during our time with the Vanquish was how we started daydreaming about a Lexus LC500. What makes an engine sound like beautiful music is subjective, just like actual music. And for me, the naturally aspirated V-8 of the Lexus LC500 is a treasure. The Aston's V-12 is mighty, but it's also turbocharged. The Ferrari 12 Cilindri manages its 800-plus-horsepower experience with no turbos. That translates to an even more stirring aural performance. As we said, it's subjective, and we'll gladly drive them all through our favorite tunnels anytime. A Worthy Flagship The best cars deliver a natural high during your first experience with them. What happens next is the real test of automotive goodness. Do you still see its value after realizing that every car has flaws? In the case of the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish, the answer is a resounding yes. This classic GT car has a few drawbacks, but its true beauty is in the way it simultaneously looks good and inspires you on the road. We hope Aston won't get complacent with this flagship car, as reputations aren't solidified overnight. But the hard work is done, and what a gorgeous way to honor the classic tradition of gas-powered 12-cylinder front-engine GTs.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Graham Stephan Explains The Importance Of Buying A Luxury Car: 'You Get A Lamborghini, You're Making Quadruple The Money'
The car you drive affects how people see you. It's part of the first impression that can impact your ability to get a date and close sales. Real estate investor and YouTuber Graham Stephan recently discussed how driving a luxury car can lead to more opportunities. While not everyone cares about getting a flashy car just to get on more dates, Stephan brings up that it can be a good career move to get a luxury car, especially if you are in sales. "You get a Lamborghini; you're making quadruple the money," he stated. Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. That doesn't mean your salary will automatically quadruple if you get a Lamborghini. However, a luxury car can still give your income a significant boost if you present it to the right people. Arriving at a big meeting with a luxury car can cause people to take your advice more seriously. Many people interpret a high-end car as a symbol of success. It requires a lot of money to buy one of these cars, and it's just one line item in your expenses. People also have to pay for housing, groceries, transportation, and other costs. If you have enough money to spend on a Lamborghini or a similar car model, people assume you have to generate a lot of wealth to end up in that car. A luxury car can also boost your credibility and social proof. People may want a car of their own or desire to be in a financial situation where they could afford that type of car if they wanted. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Stephan also said that driving in a luxury car can create an "air of respect" when you meet people. He said that he sometimes borrowed a friend's Aston Martin Vanquish or Rolls Royce when driving to meet clients and grow his network. Stephan explained that people treated him differently when he arrived in a high-end car. Although Stephan prefers to invest in index funds and be careful about how he spends his money, he noticed the impact of having a luxury car and bought himself a Mercedes, as he saw the same pattern repeat itself. Stephan also mentioned that these types of cars can turn you into an authority figure. People will pay more attention to what you say and want to have a conversation with your luxury car and bringing it with you to an important event may boost your conversion rate when you present offers. It's one of the reasons why many get-rich-quick YouTubers prominently display their exotic vehicles while pitching their offer. A luxury car can also make it easier to perform your job at a higher level, as some research suggests that driving in a high-end vehicle can boost your self-confidence. You don't have to buy an expensive car to increase your confidence, but it's been shown to help. Approaching life with more confidence and feeling comfortable with selling can lead to higher conversion rates. Read Next: Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:. Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Graham Stephan Explains The Importance Of Buying A Luxury Car: 'You Get A Lamborghini, You're Making Quadruple The Money' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TimesLIVE
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Knysna Motor Show goes Cars@Coffee this weekend
'An important decision is that there will be no admission charge for participants and the public on Sunday. However, we will request owners who want to display their cars to make a voluntary donation for the benefit of Rotary. 'The event will again be held on Thesen Island, surrounded by the Knysna Estuary, an ideal heritage backdrop. 'The Cars@Coffee idea took hold in 2023 when we arranged to host a Cars@Coffee meeting on the Wilderness Common, and straight away our attendance figures more than doubled to 74 cars. 'We realised there is huge interest for informal get-togethers that complement a formal car show. This year we are sending out the word to a broader audience in the Western and Southern Cape, and we also hope to attract cars from as far afield as Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.' Barendse said in the days of the Knysna Motor Show it was necessary to raise meaningful sponsorship and charge a substantial public entry fee to defray the costs of staging the show and generate a surplus for distribution to selected charities. 'By making Cars@Coffee an informal voluntary gathering we aren't faced with those organisational challenges. Of course all the coffee shops and breakfast outlets benefit from the increase in turnover, while Knysna Rotary is delighted to be tasked with the collection of donations and administering the contributions to appropriate beneficiaries.' Barendse said one of the motivating ideas behind Cars@Coffee get-togethers over the past two years has been to expand the Love of Cars beyond the confines of the traditional classic car movement. 'Traditional club events tend to involve the same cars and owners each month. But as we moved Cars@Coffee meets out of town to Wilderness and Plettenberg Bay we found we had a much more diverse gathering. 'For instance, at three Cars@Coffee meets we had cars ranging from a 100-year-old Ford Model T to the very latest Aston Martin Vanquish. Since then we have had motorcycles ranging from classic Vespas to the latest Ducatis joining us.' Interested spectators on Sunday can expect a feast of automotive machinery that will cover the 20th century spectrum of time and marques plus the best of the modern era.
Miami Herald
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
This is the 823-horsepower 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
It's been a while since the Aston Martin Vanquish has shown its grille in the world of high-end luxury cars, but now, the performance-driven model has made its triumphant return. Aston Martin showed off the coupe version of the Vanquish in the second half of 2024, and nearly four months into 2025, the British automaker has unveiled the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. While other automakers are shifting away from high-powered engines in favor of more fuel-efficient options, Aston Martin is sticking to satisfying consumer expectations. The Vanquish Volante arrives with a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine under the hood that powerhouse generates 823 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, pushing the luxury car to 60 mph in under 3.4 seconds. Aston Martin claims the convertible arrives with a top speed of 214 mph. If that claim is true, then the Vanquish Volante is the fastest series production convertible that the British automaker has ever made. The twin-turbo V12's power is channeled via an eight-speed rear-mounted torque-converter transaxle with an electronically controlled rear differential that improves driver control at high speeds. Inside, the Volante mirrors its coupe twin with a two-tone design and physical controls for important vehicle functions, like stability control and selecting drive modes. Two 10.3-inch displays make up the gauge cluster and infotainment displays. The convertible top, which Aston Martin has dubbed the K-fold, can open in as little as 14 seconds and close in 16 seconds. It can also be operated at speeds up to 31 mph or from the key fob. "The drive to ensure Vanquish Volante delivered the same class leading performance as the Vanquish Coupe meant that, from inception, the engineering team worked on both Coupe and Volante simultaneously, allowing us to retain the dynamic capabilities and character of Vanquish Coupe with no compromise upon removing the roof," said Simon Newton, Aston Martin Director of Vehicle Performance and Attributes. While the Vanquish Volante shares the same chassis as the coupe, it's been modified to account for the convertible's extra weight. New Bilstein DTX dampers also provide better wheel control within each drive mode. The Aston Martin Vanquish is a hot model in both its coupe and convertible forms, but you might have trouble getting behind the wheel of one. The British manufacturer is producing a limited, currently unspecified, number of Vanquish Volante models. Between the coupe and Volante models, Aston Martin plans to keep production below 1,000 cars per year. Deliveries are expected to begin in Q3 2025. There's no word on pricing for the Vanquish Volante just yet, either, but orders are now open. The 2025 Vanquish Coupe isn't cheap by any means, starting at around $425,000, and the Volante probably won't be any cheaper. In fact, the convertible model is likely to start around $475,000, but a half-million dollar price tag isn't out of the question. Those numbers aren't surprising considering that the Vanquish is the legendary brand's flagship model, and this is its first year back after a six-year hiatus, after all. The Aston Martin Vanquish has finally arrived in coupe and convertible forms. The return of the flagship model is a major step for the British manufacturer, and, judging from the spec sheet and design philosophy, it's clear Aston Martin is putting their best tire forward. The twin-turbocharged V12 engine is leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessor, and the interior physical buttons are also a nice feature in a world of touchscreens. While we're still awaiting a price, there's no doubt that the Vanquish Volante is a solid flagship model. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This is the 823-horsepower 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
It's been a while since the Aston Martin Vanquish has shown its grille in the world of high-end luxury cars, but now, the performance-driven model has made its triumphant return. Aston Martin showed off the coupe version of the Vanquish in the second half of 2024, and nearly four months into 2025, the British automaker has unveiled the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. While other automakers are shifting away from high-powered engines in favor of more fuel-efficient options, Aston Martin is sticking to satisfying consumer expectations. The Vanquish Volante arrives with a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine under the hood that powerhouse generates 823 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, pushing the luxury car to 60 mph in under 3.4 seconds. Aston Martin claims the convertible arrives with a top speed of 214 mph. If that claim is true, then the Vanquish Volante is the fastest series production convertible that the British automaker has ever made. The twin-turbo V12's power is channeled via an eight-speed rear-mounted torque-converter transaxle with an electronically controlled rear differential that improves driver control at high speeds. Inside, the Volante mirrors its coupe twin with a two-tone design and physical controls for important vehicle functions, like stability control and selecting drive modes. Two 10.3-inch displays make up the gauge cluster and infotainment displays. The convertible top, which Aston Martin has dubbed the K-fold, can open in as little as 14 seconds and close in 16 seconds. It can also be operated at speeds up to 31 mph or from the key fob. 'The drive to ensure Vanquish Volante delivered the same class leading performance as the Vanquish Coupe meant that, from inception, the engineering team worked on both Coupe and Volante simultaneously, allowing us to retain the dynamic capabilities and character of Vanquish Coupe with no compromise upon removing the roof,' said Simon Newton, Aston Martin Director of Vehicle Performance and Attributes. While the Vanquish Volante shares the same chassis as the coupe, it's been modified to account for the convertible's extra weight. New Bilstein DTX dampers also provide better wheel control within each drive mode. The Aston Martin Vanquish is a hot model in both its coupe and convertible forms, but you might have trouble getting behind the wheel of one. The British manufacturer is producing a limited, currently unspecified, number of Vanquish Volante models. Between the coupe and Volante models, Aston Martin plans to keep production below 1,000 cars per year. Deliveries are expected to begin in Q3 2025. There's no word on pricing for the Vanquish Volante just yet, either, but orders are now open. The 2025 Vanquish Coupe isn't cheap by any means, starting at around $425,000, and the Volante probably won't be any cheaper. In fact, the convertible model is likely to start around $475,000, but a half-million dollar price tag isn't out of the question. Those numbers aren't surprising considering that the Vanquish is the legendary brand's flagship model, and this is its first year back after a six-year hiatus, after all. The Aston Martin Vanquish has finally arrived in coupe and convertible forms. The return of the flagship model is a major step for the British manufacturer, and, judging from the spec sheet and design philosophy, it's clear Aston Martin is putting their best tire forward. The twin-turbocharged V12 engine is leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessor, and the interior physical buttons are also a nice feature in a world of touchscreens. While we're still awaiting a price, there's no doubt that the Vanquish Volante is a solid flagship model.
