Performance Review: Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin Vanquish Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Aston-Martin Vanquish has a 5938cc 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 1600 kgs (3527 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS in the same weight category as the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin Vanquish shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 5938cc 48V V12 engine produces 600 bhp (447 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 509 lb-ft (690.1 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (528 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 2003 Ascari KZ1 5.0 V8 (400.0 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 375.0 bhp per ton and 318.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Vanquish competing with the 2003 Ascari KZ1 5.0 V8 (400.0 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Caterham 7 Superlight R400 (400.0 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 318.1 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 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (342.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 Turbo (342.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.1 secs, this made the Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS as fast as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the or the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.00 secs). This Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS is also faster than the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Vanquish and the 1969 AMC AMX /3 6.4L V8

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin Vanquish on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.32 secs @ 120.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 AMC AMX /3 6.4L V8 (11.27 secs), the 2006 Mercedes CLS Class 55 AMG (11.27 secs), and the 1995 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V2 - Classic JDM (11.27 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS has a maximum speed of 200mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 Vanquish equals the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (211 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS then how about the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (211 mph), the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (211 mph), or the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (211 mph).

Related Links:

2009 Vanquish Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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