Generation history
The Aston Martin Vanquish has been through 3 generations, starting in 2001, 2012 and 2024. The gaps were 11, 12 years, an average of 11.5. Some of those waits were long. The current generation began in 2024. On that cadence the next full redesign points to 2035 through 2037, centered on 2036. This is a projection. It comes from the model's own past redesign years, not from the manufacturer. A mid-cycle refresh usually lands in between. Public records describe the current generation this way: On 2 September 2024, Aston Martin unveiled the third-generation Vanquish, powered by a new twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12, mated to an eight-speed ZF gearbox. Specifications, trims and the NHTSA safety record are on the Aston Martin Vanquish model page.
Every generation
| Generation | Code | Years | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | n/a | 2001–2007 | The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish was styled by Ian Callum and drew inspiration from the DB4 GT Zagato, projecting a more aggressive presence than Callum's DB7 Vantage. |
| Second generation | n/a | 2012–2018 | The second-generation Gaydon-built "Vanquish" (the "V12" part of the name was dropped for this generation of cars) started life as the Project AM310 Concept and was unveiled at the 2012 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este held on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. |
| Third generation | n/a | 2024–present | On 2 September 2024, Aston Martin unveiled the third-generation Vanquish, powered by a new twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12, mated to an eight-speed ZF gearbox. |
The Aston Martin Vanquish spent 11.5 years per generation on average. The current one is 2 years old. Treat 2035 to 2037 as a range, not a date.
Source: Aston Martin Vanquish (Wikipedia). The estimate is our arithmetic on those start years.
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In more detail
The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish was styled by Ian Callum and drew inspiration from the DB4 GT Zagato, projecting a more aggressive presence than Callum's DB7 Vantage. The production car closely resembled the Project Vantage Concept which debuted with a V12 engine at the North American International Auto Show in January 1998.
The second-generation Gaydon-built "Vanquish" (the "V12" part of the name was dropped for this generation of cars) started life as the Project AM310 Concept and was unveiled at the 2012 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este held on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The concept car was based on the latest generation of the VH platform that had debuted in the DB9, and then evolved into the V8 and V12 Vantage, DBS, Virage V12, and Rapide. It was internally known as project VH310.
On 2 September 2024, Aston Martin unveiled the third-generation Vanquish, powered by a new twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12, mated to an eight-speed ZF gearbox. The V12 has been completely re-engineered from the original, which debuted in the DB11 in 2016, featuring a new block, heads, intakes, exhaust ports, and turbochargers. It now produces 835 PS (614 kW; 824 hp) and 1,001 N⋅m of torque. The same engine is used in the Valour and Valiant models, using different calibrations strategies to achieve the target performance levels.
Generation notes adapted from Aston Martin Vanquish (Wikipedia).
Today's Aston Martin Vanquish
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish, most often about engine (1).