Performance Review: Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 - [2000]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin Vanquish Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the 2000 Ultima GTR 720.This particular Aston-Martin Vanquish has a 5935cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Vanquish shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Vanquish's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1820 kgs (4012 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin Vanquish shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 5935cc 48V V12 engine produces 450 bhp (335 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 410 lb-ft (555.8 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin Vanquish you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (272.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin Vanquish.

The Aston-Martin Vanquish has a Power to weight ratio of 247.2 bhp per ton and 225.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 Vanquish competing with the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (272.2 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG Coupe (272.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin Vanquish generating around 225.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 Supercharged (250.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 Zagato (250.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs). This Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Vanquish and the 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin Vanquish on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.98 secs @ 105.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30 (12.92 secs), the 2014 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 (12.92 secs), and the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic Sportback (12.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2000 version of the Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 has a maximum speed of 195mph.

Top Speed of the 2000 Vanquish equals the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2000 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 then how about the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph), the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 mph), or the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 Decennium (206 mph).

Related Links:

2000 Vanquish Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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