The Aston Martin Vanquish S for 2006: Improving on 2005
When you think of the “Aston Martin Vanquish” what will usually come to mind for Aston Martin enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Vanquish has been one of the premier vehicles of the Aston Martin line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2006 model is no exception. The Aston Martin Vanquish falls into the coupe for the family category.
The restyled Vanquish S is equipped with a 6.0-liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2005 version.
The fuel system for the 2006 Vanquish is a Visteon PTEC system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The Vanquish uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
107.90 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 50.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Vanquish S are 185.40 inches long by 73.80 inches wide.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $164,500, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The Vanquish S received an fuel efficiency rating of 11 - 12 MPG driving in the city and 18 - 19 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Vanquish is a non-hybrid car.
In 2005 and 2006 the Vanquish S was availble in the exterior colors of Almond Green, AM Titanium Silver, Blue Sapphire, California Sage, Celeste Blue, Elusive Blue, Ghillies Green, Goodwood Green, Jet Black, Marlot Red, Mercury Silver, Meteorite Silver, Midnight Blue, Monaco Blue, Onyx Black, Oyster Silver, Slate Blue, Snow Shadow Grey, Toro Red, and Tungsten Silver.
The standard warranty period for the Vanquish is 24 months, or Unlimited miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
There are several reasons why the Aston Martin Vanquish S sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Aston Martin, specifically a Vanquish.