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Limited to 40 units

Aston Martin has announced two exciting developments for both new and existing customers of the company’s flagship Vanquish S. Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company’s Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell. The Ultimate Edition will be available by special request to customers wishing to celebrate the last of a significant car in Aston Martin’s history. Initial feedback suggests the whole allocation of this special edition will be sold within weeks of launch. The Ultimate Edition centres on changes to the Vanquish S renowned colour and trim. On the exterior, these changes include a unique ‘Ultimate Black’ – a striking new colour which will only be available with this car. Inside, the Vanquish S cabin is trimmed in a semi-aniline leather, with coarse stitching, leather headlining and black chrome finish interior fittings. Each car will also be fitted with personalised sill plaques denoting the limited edition number. The Vanquish S Ultimate Edition retains all performance capabilities of the standard Vanquish S – and accordingly its position as the fastest ever production Aston Martin, capable of a top speed in excess of 200mph (321km/h). No additional charge will be made for the Ultimate Edition, available only with the 2+2 seating arrangement, priced at £182,095. For existing Vanquish customers, Aston Martin’s world renowned Works Service department are to offer a new transmission conversion for owners of the company’s flagship model, adding to their reputation for an unparalleled level of personalisation. Serving as a further example of the depth of bespoke services available via Works Service, existing Vanquish owners will now be able to order a transmission conversion from the car’s existing Auto Shift Manual (ASM) system, to a conventional stick-shift manual. Working in conjunction with the company’s Special Vehicles Operations team from Gaydon, Works Service has developed the system over the last 12 months, before previewing the conversion to selected Vanquish customers. Kingsley Riding-Felce, Director, Customer Care and Works Service, said: “This project underlines our commitment to adapting to customer requests, whether they are for Aston Martins from the past or modern cars such as the Vanquish S.” Since its launch in 2001, the Vanquish has been equipped with fingertip controlled, Formula 1-style paddles which enables almost imperceptible gear changes in under 250 milliseconds. Advanced electronics also permit the close ratio six speed manual transmission to be programmed to operate automatically. Drivers with a preference for a conventional stick-shift transmission will now have the option of this new Works Service-only modification which is available to order immediately at a price of £13,250 (+ VAT). Established as a modern classic, the Vanquish’s muscular 2+2 epitomises Aston Martin' core values of power, beauty and soul. It is the ultimate sports car for the discerning owner. Since its launch, the Vanquish has proved to be a huge success for Aston Martin with over 2000 cars delivered to customers around the world. In 2002 the Vanquish graced the screens of millions, starring alongside 007 in the James Bond film ‘Die Another Day.’

Located at Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, Aston Martin Works Service offers a factory-backed workshop with the experience necessary to care for any Aston Martin or Lagonda with unparalleled skill and attention to detail. With more than 40 years experience, the Works Service team offer accident repair, servicing, maintenance and even full restoration capabilities to Aston Martin and Lagonda owners. In 2006 more than 2000 customers called upon Works Service expertise, a number which is expected to be surpassed again in 2007.

So it's basically a limited-edition Vanquish S with some bells and whistles?

i don't want to read all that can somebody just tell me the difference cuz i can't tell any from looking at it

I think it's just a nicer interior with a new tranny or something. I read it fast.

they should change the lights too, it looks like a vanquish that doesnt know if it wants to modernize or stay in the same old beautiful shape-but i like the new body design....a lot

best aston martin ive seen, ever


shiny

are there any exterior changes at all ?? it looks just the same .. somehow the vanquish looks better as a drawing .. nevertheless its a classic timeless car .. always looks pretty :D

OH...MY...GOD! that is the hottest Aston Martin I've ever seen! just look at it, it looks very good in black! Too bad its only limited to 40 units....damn.

Vanquish owners will now be able to order a transmission conversion from the car’s existing Auto Shift Manual (ASM) system, to a conventional stick-shift manual.

'Bout damn time.

I just gained alot of love for that car.

It's no DBS.

just another aston, i could think of better things to spend the money on,

Its a black Vanquish that's limited to 40 units....So?!

Probably one of the best cars to come out of anywhere this year. Just look at it, it's absolutely stunning. Black paint always goes well with Vanquishes.

And a manual gearbox sounds very very appealing aswell. Down goes the annoying paddle shift auto that shifted a Stone Age after you pressed the paddle.

looks nice, and should be a great goodbye to the Vanquish before the DBS comes in as the new flagship Aston :).

the DBS is lighter, faster, more modern inside, out and technically. i cant wait to see official road-going pictures of it and hear the engine screaming on a few videos :). farewell Vanquish! *salutes*. i love Aston's :D.

Probably one of the best cars to come out of anywhere this year. Just look at it, it's absolutely stunning. Black paint always goes well with Vanquishes.

And a manual gearbox sounds very very appealing aswell. Down goes the annoying paddle shift auto that shifted a Stone Age after you pressed the paddle.

lol, 20,000 years to change gear? i think thats slightly wrong :-k lol.

Well, I'm hapy if they've changed the interior. The interior of the normal is simply nasty. A manual transmission is cool too, I guess.

It took an abnormally long time to change gears. It was laggy, unresponsive, jerky and very very slow. That was one of the main flaws of the Vanquish. The gearbox. It just took ages to shift up, and when it did it was jerky, and it took yonks to shift back down again.