Refreshed for a new design, the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S is a stunning sports car by the British brand that thrives on producing fast luxury vehicles. The sportier version of the brand’s flagship sports car, the Vanquish S has always been able to stun the enthusiasts with its striking design and superior performance.
The all-new Aston Martin Vanquish S has an aggressive front fascia with plenty of new design elements to make this sports car stand out from the Aston Martin Vanquish. The upgraded engine and improved performance features allow the new Vanquish S to deliver an exhilarating driving experience.
The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S boasts a massive V12 engine and superior handling that makes it the perfect sports car for the thrill seekers who like their cars to be superfast and luxurious.
Here is a review of the all-new Aston Martin Vanquish S with an in-depth look at its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of Aston Martin Vanquish S
The design of the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S has been refreshed to bring a more modern and refined look. The addition of new aggressive aerodynamic elements has enhanced the appeal of the exterior and made it more crisp and tempting, while the interior has been upgraded to be more comfortable and luxurious for the driver and the passengers.
Exterior
The newly added design elements help make the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S look different from the conventional Aston Martin Vanquish. Where the Vanquish is sleek and elegant, the 2018 Vanquish S is aggressive and edgy. This has been made possible with the addition of the carbon fiber aerodynamic package in the Vanquish S Model.
Due to this package, the 2018 Vanquish S features a front splitter and rear diffuser that are made from carbon fiber. This has made it possible for the designers and engineers to reduce the frontal list and keep the additional drag force to a minimum.
The front of the vehicle features the iconic Aston Martin Bright Vaned Front Grille with a large air intake at the lower bumper to enhance engine cooling function. The single bi-Xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights retain their design and casing style.
The optional new carbon fiber bonnet louvers help to maintain ideal engine temperature for a perfect drive and allow the vehicle to reach high speeds effortlessly.
The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S has all-new 20-inch cast 10-spoke gloss black painted wheels. There are also some new options available between forged 5-spoke gloss black diamond turned wheels and forged 5-spoke silver painted diamond turned wheels. These wheels are fitted with 20-inch tyres that offer superior grip on the roads under any condition.
At the rear of the vehicle are LED taillights that have retained their design and style. Also at the rear are new quad exhaust outlets with bright taillight finishers that generate the real sports car sound to get the hearts of the sports car enthusiasts racing.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Vanquish S has been upgraded to be sportier and more luxurious than before. The interior is purposefully designed and houses state-of-the-art convenience features for desirable in-cabin comfort.
The cabin is laced with hand-finished materials and elegant design that stand out and look gorgeous with the overall design of the vehicle. Interior features including the Filograph quilt options and the all-new satellite navigation system add to the versatility and utility of the interior for both the driver and passengers.
The sports seats are upholstered with Strathmore Enhanced-grain leather and Alcantara leather. The seat headrests have Vanquish S embroidery to add a touch of class and elegance to the seat design.
Right at front of the driver is the black round leather-wrapped steering wheel with driver’s controls on it for the ease of the driver. The front seats are electrically operated and have three memory positions and heating function.
As for the in-cabin technology, the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S is fitted with the latest and the best technological features the brand has to offer. Some of its highlighting features include:
- 1000-watt Bang & OlufsenBeoSound13-speaker audio system
- Infotainment system (AMiIII) with capacitive switching
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Satellite Navigation
- 5-inch LCD Screen
- A2DP Bluetooth
Designer Choices
The 2018 Vanquish S comes with multiple Designer Choices that can be selected to make the exterior and the interior of the vehicle better and sportier. The available Designer Choices are:
Kopi Bronze: With this theme, the exterior of the vehicle will feature carbon bonnet blades, yellow caliper, gloss black diamond turned new wheel style and Kopi bronze body paint. The interior will feature Bronze metallic leather monotone, “FilographQuilt” Bitter Chocolate thread and headliner, iridium hardware pack and satin chopped carbon veneers.
Ming Blue: This theme adds Ming Blue paint to the exterior along with Club Sport White Graphics pack, gloss black diamond turned new wheel style, carbon bonnet blades and silver calipers. The interior features ivory leather monotone, “FilographQuilt” ivory thread, and Moon Shadow Alcantara headliner, satin chopped carbon veneer and iridium hardware pack.
Onyx Black: This theme will feature Onyx black body paint along with black calipers, carbon bonnet blade and gloss black diamond turned new wheel style. The interior has pure black leather monotone with “FilographQuilt” obsidian black thread and Alcantara headliner, black hardware pack and satin chopped carbon veneer.
Arizona Bronze: This theme adds Arizona Bronze body paint, red graphics, red calipers, carbon bonnet blades and gloss black diamond turned new wheel style. The interior of the Vanquish S features Spicy Red leather monotone, “FilographQuilt” red thread, Spicy Red Alcantara headliner, black hardware pack and satin chopped carbon veneer.
China Grey: With this theme, the exterior features China Grey body paint, Flugplatz Blue graphics, black calipers, carbon bonnet blades and gloss black diamond turned new wheel style. The interior will feature Phantom Grey monotone leather, “FilographQuilt” Phantom Grey thread, Obsidian Black Alcantara headliner, black hardware pack and satin chopped carbon veneer.
Lightning Silver: The exterior will feature Lightning Silver body paint, silver calipers, carbon bonnet blades and gloss black diamond turned new wheel style, while the interior will have copper tan metallic leather monotone, “FilographQuilt” Sahara tan thread, light tan Alcantara headliner, iridium hardware pack and satin chopped carbon veneer.
Cumberland Grey: With this theme chosen, the Vanquish S will have Cumberland Grey body paint, carbon bonnet blades, silver calipers and gloss black diamond turned new wheel style. The interior will have Sahara tan leather monotone, “FilographQuilt” Sahara tan thread, light tan Alcantara headliner, iridium hardware pack and satin chopped carbon veneers.
The 2018 Vanquish S also comes with Graphics Pack that will enhance the exterior appeal of the sports car and make it look even more stylish and aggressive with a touch of the owner’s personality. The pack offers a choice of 7 accent colors that will highlight the lines at the front splitter, side sills and rear diffuser. The color options are:
- Clubsport White
- Flugplatz Blue
- Red
- Cinnabar Orange
- Silver Argento
- Appletree Green
- Speed Yellow
Kopi Bronze with Speed Yellow accents. One of seven specially created designer choices for Vanquish S: https://t.co/uRfMH70VaF pic.twitter.com/jmHi9CF3JB
— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) July 26, 2017
Performance of 2018 Vanquish S
To make the 2018 Vanquish S really standout, the engineers at Aston Martin have upgraded the engine so that it can perform better than ever before. The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S is fitted with a 6.0-litre V12 engine that is capable of producing 595 bhp and a torque of 630Nm. Thanks to the new upgrade, this sports car offers 24hp more than its predecessor.
Due to this powerful engine, the 2018 Vanquish S has a top speed of 323 Km/h and can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 3.5 seconds. The engine is paired with a ‘TouchtronicIII’, an eight-speed automatic gearbox transmission with the electronic shift-by-wire control system.
It is a rear-wheel drive sports car, featuring a retuned Adaptive Damping System with normal, sport and track modes. As for the suspension, the all-new Vanquish S has independent double wishbone suspension with coil springs, anti-rollbar and adaptive dampers for the front and rear of the vehicle.
Enhanced performance, craftsmanship and luxury. Vanquish S is the ultimate Super GT. https://t.co/Y6dGuG9XX6 pic.twitter.com/a9gLAqinGw
— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) August 31, 2017
Safety Features
The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S is fitted with the latest safety features to make the vehicle one of the safest in its segment. Here are some of highlighting safety features:
- Seat Belt Dual Pre-Tensioners
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring
- Cruise control
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Traction Control
- Hydraulic Brake Assist
- Positive Torque Control
- Adaptive Damping System
Price of 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S
The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S is already available in the USA at the starting price of $294,950. Aston Martin has not yet announced a release date and price for the UAE car market.
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