Verdict
A
GT · UK · 2001-Present
Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin Vanquish — spec data and generation history.
Years
2001-Present
Generations
3
Segment
GT
Aston Martin's V12 GT flagship — three eras: Mk1 (2001–2007) — original carbon-fibre / aluminium bonded chassis, 5.9 V12, James Bond connection (Die Another Day). Mk2 (2012–2018) — DB9-derived but more carbon, 6.0 V12 (568 bhp). Coupe and Volante. Mk3 (2024-Present) — relaunched as V12 flagship above DB12. New 5.2 TT V12 — 824 bhp.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
Mk2 2012-2018 → Mk3 2024-Present
BHP +256 bhp
Torque +370 Nm
0–60 mph −0.4 s
Top speed +15 mph
MPG +0
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2001-2007
Mk1
→
Vanquish S — 514 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.
Verdict
A
BHP
514
0–60
4.7 s
Top
200 mph
MPG
15.0 mpg
Used
£42,000-£90,000
- + Carbon-fibre bonded chassis
- + 5.9 V12
- − ASM Sportshift slow
- − Specialist running
2012-2018
Mk2
→
Vanquish S — 595 bhp, 0-62 in 3.5s.
Verdict
A
BHP
595
0–60
3.5 s
Top
201 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£62,000-£140,000
- + DB9-derived but more carbon
- + Touchtronic 8AT (post-2014)
- − Touchtronic mechatronic
- − V12 cam cover gaskets
2024-Present
Mk3
→
5.2 TT V12 — 824 bhp, 0-62 in 3.2s.
Verdict
A
BHP
824
0–60
3.2 s
Top
214 mph
MPG
21.0 mpg
Used
£330,000-£395,000
- + New 5.2 TT V12 — 824 bhp
- + Above DB12 in range
- − Premium price
- − New gen — limited reliability data
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2001-2007 · Mk1
- ASM (Sportshift) clutch
- Carbon-fibre tub repair specialist
- V12 timing chain
- Specialist parts cost
2012-2018 · Mk2
- Touchtronic 6/8 mechatronic
- V12 cam cover gasket
- Volante top motor
- Specialist parts cost
2024-Present · Mk3
- New 5.2 TT V12 reliability data
- New infotainment software
- 8AT mechatronic
- Limited service data
Rivals
Bentley Continental GT · Ferrari 12Cilindri · Mercedes-AMG GT · Aston Martin DBS V12