Impressions of the Aston Martin Vanquish for 2004

It is common to find buyers of the Aston Martin Vanquish enthusiastic about their purchase. 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 2004 model is no exception. The Aston Martin Vanquish falls into the coupe for the family category. The Vanquish inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Aston Martins year after year

Under the Hood

The restyled Vanquish Base 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 2003 version.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The Vanquish is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The Aston Martin Vanquish lists at an industry-average price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2004 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 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The Vanquish Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Vanquish is a non-hybrid car.

We Think…

The 2004 model year was telling year for the Aston Martin Vanquish. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.