Performance Review: Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin Vanquish Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.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 1739 kgs (3833 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 in the same weight category as the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged 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 5935cc 48V V12 engine produces 595 bhp (443 kW) @ 7000 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 465 lb-ft (630.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 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 2008 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 S Roadster (366.2 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 342.1 bhp per ton and 267.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Vanquish competing with the 2008 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 S Roadster (366.2 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder 4.6 V8 (365.8 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 267.3 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 2013 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 (292.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 Aston-Martin DB11 AMR 5.2 V12 twin Turbo (292.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 as fast as the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (3.30 secs). This Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Vanquish and the 2009 Porsche Cayman S 3.4

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin Vanquish on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.8 secs @ 116.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 (11.74 secs), the 2017 BMW 7 Series 750i xDrive (11.75 secs), and the 2011 Dodge Charger SRT8 6.4 V8 (11.76 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 has a maximum speed of 201mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 Vanquish equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (212 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Aston-Martin Vanquish S 5.9 V12 then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (212 mph), the 2017 McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (212 mph), or the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph).

Related Links:

2016 Vanquish Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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