Verdict
A
← Aston Martin Vanquish · 2001-2007 · Mk1
Aston Martin Vanquish Mk1
Headline trim: Vanquish S — 514 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.
BHP
514 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
200 mph
MPG
15.0 mpg
Used
£42,000-£90,000
Strengths
- Carbon-fibre bonded chassis
- 5.9 V12
- James Bond connection
Weaknesses
- ASM Sportshift slow
- Specialist running
- Heavy fuel use
Notable tech
- Carbon-fibre / aluminium bonded chassis
- 5.9 V12
- ASM (auto-shifted manual) only
- RWD
- Coupe only
- Vanquish S — 514 bhp facelift
Common issues
- ASM clutch
- Carbon repair specialist
- V12 timing chain
- Specialist parts
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Vanquish 5.9 V12
BHP460
Torque542 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top190 mph
MPG15 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6-speed ASM
Vanquish S 5.9 V12
BHP514
Torque578 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top200 mph
MPG15 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6-speed ASM