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Aston Martin Vanquish (2001-) Review

Category: Exotic Sports 4 out of 5

Summary of the Aston Martin Vanquish (2001-)

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Assets

Stunning looks, beautiful cabin, exceptional performance, ease of driving.

Drawbacks

Size, weight, cramped interior, questionmarks over sequential transmission.

Verdict

A traffic-stopping supercar with impressive handling, but its size and weight count against it as a real back-road performer.

Review

Safety and Security4 out of 5

Aston says that the Vanquish's composite structure is exceptionally strong. The centre section of the car is an aluminium and carbonfibre safety cell backed up by deformable, composite-structure energy-absorbent bonded zones front and rear. There's no doubt that the Vanquish feels extremely solid. It is also a heavy car, despite its exotic construction, something that helps in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions. It has twin airbags, but the sports seats are not equipped with side-impact airbags. Exact details of the security systems were not given at launch, but Ford and sister company Jaguar have an excellent record in locking systems and immobilisers.

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Best Exotic Sports Cars

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Winner:
Porsche 911
First runner up:
Ferrari F430
Second runner up:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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