The Aston Martin DBS successor summary: Days after the new Manthey Racing 911 GT3 RS was spied, the Nurburgring was torn up by a screaming new V12 Aston Martin. The new car will be called the Vanquish (from 2007), and will be a successor to the DBS. The new Aston Martin Vanquish outputs 824 horsepower with 737 lb-ft of torque. "[This new Vanquish] is only the dawn of a dazzling new V-12 era for Aston" Put yourself in one of the stands, and this is what you feel. The ear-piercing screech of rubber — rear tyres struggling to grip the tarmac because of all the power they’re being fed. The high-pitched whine of not one, but two turbochargers. The distinct sound of a transmission downshifting to take a corner. But above it all, drowning all of that out — is a roaring Aston Martin V12 engine. Here’s everything we know about it. The Aston Martin DBS successor, the new Vanquish, spotted in Camp. Image: Stephen Barral on Instagram About the Aston Martin DBS successor Remember the Aston Martin DBS? That $350,000 (Dhs. 1.3M) 5.2L Aston Martin V12 grand tourer that pushes 663 lb-ft of torque and 715 horses? Well, it’s being replaced by something quicker, louder, faster, and scarier. And they’re not naming it after Sir Brown either — the Aston Martin DBS successor revives the Vanquish nameplate. F1rst Motors Fact: The “DB” in top-range Aston Martin models stands for “David Brown”, who was the one who started Aston Martin’s road range. Coming back to the new Vanquish, the Aston Martin DBS successor. It was spied testing its cornering and hard braking capabilities at the Nurburgring. The company has confirmed that the Aston Martin DBS successor will revive the Vanquish nameplate. There was a huge demand for the Aston Martin Vanquish and Vanquish S, but because these cars were hand-built, AM couldn’t keep up the production. It was simply more lucrative to focus on the automate-able DB range. Now, however, the Vanquish is confirmed to be the Aston Martin DBS successor, we could be looking at an exciting new series of cars. Couple that with the fact that we are also getting a new Valhalla later in 2024, and we get a very busy year for Aston Martin. F1rst Motors Fact: The Aston Martin Vanquish was a grand tourer run from 2001, and the last V12 Vanquish was produced in 2007. Next, let’s talk about what powers the DBS successor — an Aston Martin V12 engine. A fantastic side profile of the new Aston Martin Vanquish, Image: Stephan Barral on Instagram. The Aston Martin DBS successor engine F1rst Motors has also confirmed that the Aston Martin DBS successor will flaunt a new V12 engine, with improvements pushing double-digit percentages. The new Aston Martin V12 engine is a derivative of their in-house developed 5.2 Litre V12 that is found in the DBS. The only difference? It is better, in every single way. The new Aston Martin V-12 engine features significant upgrades for increased power and durability. Key improvements include a strengthened engine block and c-rods, and new cylinder heads that have reprofiled camshafts. Also, the new Aston Martin Vanquish gets a redesign on both the intake and exhaust ports. Additionally, repositioned spark plugs, higher flow-rate fuel injectors, and new turbochargers with reduced lag contribute to enhanced performance. The development of this engine was led by Roberto Fedeli, Aston Martin's chief technical officer. Fedeli is a Ferrari vet with experience on iconic V-12 powerplants. Specifically, those found in the LaFerrari and F12 Berlinetta. While Aston Martin is preparing its first electric vehicle for a 2026 launch, the company remains committed to its V-12 legacy. In Fedeli's words, "the DBS successor's engine is only the dawn of a dazzling new V-12 era” for Aston. As with any new supercar, most real-world numbers for the new Aston Martin Vanquish are cloaked in secrecy. However, F1rst Motors can confirm that the new Aston Martin V12 engine will output 824 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque. This gives the Aston Martin DBS successor a significant increase over the DBS, which makes “only” 715 HP and 663 lb-ft of torque. We’ll be releasing a full article on the new Aston Martin DBS successor as soon as we get more details.The rear of the new Aston Martin Vanquish, hidden in camo. Image: Stephan Barral on Instagram. The new Aston Martin Vanquish: final thoughts Let's wrap this up then, shall we? This Aston Martin, this Vanquish reborn... It's the real deal. It rumbles like a proper thunderstorm, a symphony of violence and refinement that'll make your hair go all funny. We can almost taste that raw, unfiltered V12 fury, screaming its way around the 'Ring like a banshee on fire. Forget about your hybrids and all that electric malarkey. This is a love letter to real engines, built by men who appreciate the fine art of controlled explosions. This Aston's going to tear up the supercar rulebook. They've unleashed a force of nature, a proper old-school brute in a tailored suit. _________________________________________________________________________
