The new 2018 Vanquish by Aston Martin – Revolution or just Evolution?
Aston Martin‘s Vanquish nameplate has enjoyed a long and prosper life as the brand‘s flagship model for more than a decade ever since its introduction in 2001, though the much-needed revitalization of the model took place fairly recently in 2012 with the release of the second generation as well as the very recent release of the second-generation Vanquish S, a reference to the “S” version of the original Vanquish released in 2005.
However, rumors are surfacing that lead experts to believe the next Vanquish could be heralding a change not just for the model itself, but also for Aston Martin‘s brand image and future design philosophy, especially since the introduction of the
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The 2-seater convertible option called the Volante will also return. The front-engined, rear-wheel drive layout is also probably a fundamental part of the Vanquish‘s design that is unlikely to change. Considering this is Aston‘s flagship model we‘re talking about, it is also unlikely the engine, if it will be different from the current offering at all, will be anything but a …show more content…
Why Aston chose to limit their car‘s speed that way remains unclear, but there is no reason they should suddenly change their decision, so even if the next Vanquish will be faster, it probably will still be equipped with an electronic speed governor of some kind like the current version.
EXTERIOR
The new Vanquish‘s exterior design is unlikely to change by much. As we previously said, the next Vanquish will definitely be based on the same body as the current model and spy shots generally seem to confirm this. However, you can expect different taillights, that is thinner ones that form one “C”-shaped red streak connecting together at the center of the trunk. This would keep the Vanquish in line with the new design philosophy showcased by the DB11. Besides that, no concrete details are known about the small details of the Vanquish’s exterior that will change for 2018.
All the technical gadgets and gizmos like parking cameras, “intelligent” headlamps et al are expected to return for the next model year. However, it is not known whether any new features will be added. The same can be said about color and material choices, though rumors about additional carbon fiber accents exist.
However, one thing is
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