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Aston Martin Vanquish
MotorTrend says the 2026 Vanquish, Aston Martin's flagship touring car, comes equipped with a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 developing 824 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, one of the few vehicles still offered with a 12-cylinder engine, and that Aston Martin offers just one audio setup, a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins arrangement, for both coupe and convertible. Driving.ca calls the same twin-turbo 5.2L V12 in the Vanquish Volante, at 825 horsepower, a piece of art at the center of the car. Car and Driver sums up the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish in three words: vehicular hedonism.
The flagship V12
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Vanquish, as Aston Martin's flagship touring car, comes equipped with a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 developing 824 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the few vehicles still offered with a 12-cylinder engine, and says asking buyers to spend extra on a sound system would be obscene, so Aston Martin offers just one setup, a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins arrangement, for both the coupe and convertible.
A second read on the engine
Driving.ca (opens in a new tab) calls the twin-turbocharged 5.2L V12 in the Vanquish Volante, rated at 825 horsepower, a piece of art at the center of the car.
Car and Driver's verdict
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) sums up the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish in three words: vehicular hedonism.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Aston Martin Vanquish have?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says 824 hp from its twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12; Driving.ca (opens in a new tab) says 825 hp for the Volante.
What sound system does the Aston Martin Vanquish use?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says a single 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins setup, offered on both coupe and convertible.
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The 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish is built around 5.2L twin-turbo V12, rated at 824 horsepower across its grand touring coupe body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 Vanquish seats 2 (2+2 optional for MY2027) and is a Grand touring coupe.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 Vanquish.
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2027 Aston Martin Vanquish
The revived Vanquish flagship uses a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 at 824 hp, offered as a fixed-roof coupe or Volante convertible with identical mechanicals. MY2027 adds an optional 2+2 rear-seat layout, previously unavailable.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Aston Martin Vanquish model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Aston Martin Vanquish.
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a grand tourer introduced by British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin in 2001 as a successor to the Aston Martin Virage (1993). The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish was designed by Ian Callum and unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show. It was produced from 2001 to 2007 as the flagship of the marque.
Source: Aston Martin Vanquish (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Aston Martin Vanquish at a glance
- Production
- 2001–2007 (First generation), 2012–2018 (Second generation), 2024–present (Third generation)
- Class
- Grand tourer (S)
- Body style
- 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible
- Layout
- Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Aston Martin Vanquish generations
The Aston Martin Vanquish has been redesigned in 2012, 2024, gaps of 11, 12 years, an average of 11.5 years between generations. The current generation (third generation) began in 2024.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | n/a | 2001–2012 | 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 | 2012–2024 | 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. |
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- August 2025, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software. Aston Martin is recalling certain 2025 Vanquish vehicles. The vacuum pump may not generate vacuum, resulting in a loss of power brake assist and decreased brake function. Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish, most often about engine (1).
Year by year
The Aston Martin Vanquish across 8 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 | $5,000 | 2 | ||
| 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 | $4,850 | 2 | ||
| 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 | $4,850 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 | $4,850 | 1 | ||
| 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 | $4,850 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 | $4,850 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 | $4,850 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish | 16 | $4,850 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Aston Martin Vanquish, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | Size classes: Minicompact Cars | Size classes: Two Seaters | |
| 2025 to 2026 | 1 to 2 | Labels: Vanquish Volante | |
| 2019 to 2025 | Labels: Vanquish; Engines: 5.2L 12-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic 8-spd; Size classes: Two Seaters | Labels: Vanquish S; Engines: 6L 12-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S8); Size classes: Minicompact Cars | |
| 2018 to 2019 | Labels: Vanquish S | Labels: Vanquish S Zagato | |
| 2016 to 2017 | Labels: Vanquish S Zagato | Labels: Vanquish |
Buying used
What the Aston Martin Vanquish recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | service brakes, hydraulic (power assist) | None |
| 2016 | 1 | latches/locks/linkages | None |
| 2015 | 1 | latches/locks/linkages | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 1 | 100% | 2025 (1) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RWD | 5.2-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 824 | 737 | 4,211 | – | 16 | – |
| Volante | RWD | 5.2-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 824 | 737 | 4,420 | – | 16 | $503,700 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Aston Martin Vanquish model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5.2-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 824 | 4,211–4,420 | – | 21.6 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.2-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 824 | 4,250 | – | 21.6 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6.0-liter V12 | 568 | 4,065 | – | 20.5 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6.0-liter V12 | 565 | 3,834 | – | 20.5 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Aston Martin Vanquish: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | brakes |
| 2024 | not available | ||
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | door latches |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | door latches |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Aston Martin Vanquish?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Aston Martin Vanquish model year: recall counts across the 3 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 1.0 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Aston Martin Vanquish by model year?
2025: brakes. 2016: door latches. 2015: door latches.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 Vanquish come in?
The 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish (grand touring coupe) comes in 2 trims: Vanquish, Vanquish Volante.
Q02What are the 2027 Vanquish trims?
The 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish trims are Vanquish, Vanquish Volante, listed from the entry Vanquish up to the top Vanquish Volante.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 Vanquish use?
The 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish is built around 5.2L twin-turbo V12, rated at 824 horsepower across its grand touring coupe body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 Vanquish have?
The 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish is rated at 824 horsepower (5.2L twin-turbo V12).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 Vanquish?
The 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish is offered with RWD.