An Aston Martin Vanquish prototype has been spied
undergoing testing near the Nürburgring. Looking significantly more aggressive
than the DB11, the Vanquish features a honeycomb mesh grille which is flanked
by unique LED headlights. The car has also been equipped with a front splitter
and large air intakes.
Moving further back, we can see a familiar looking
hood with camouflaged patches which likely cover larger air vents. Other
notable features include new side skirts and a reworked rear end. Speaking of
the latter, the car has slender taillights that presumably span the width of
the vehicle. Designers also installed a four-tailpipe exhaust system and an
aggressive diffuser.
The DB11's twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 engine is expected
to carryover but it should be upgraded to produce more than 600 hp and 700 Nm of torque. The final figures remain unconfirmed but an
output of between 650-700 hp is expected.
However, an earlier report claimed Aston Martin will
push the Vanquish towards the "realm occupied by the Ferrari 812
Superfast." This would be a substantial jump as the car has a 6.5-liter
V12 engine with 789 hp. It enables the model to rocket from 0-100 km in 2.9 seconds before hitting a top speed of 340 km/h.
Cr : Carscoops
