Description: Jay Leno is "astounded" by the new Aston Martin Vanquish. It takes a total of five weeks of manpower hours to build each one. That's the type of bespoke quality we're dealing with ...Add Comments19
Ahmed Al HarthyFeb 18, 2013 Okay, IMHO this is one of the best looking cars of 2013, but shame I thought it would outclass the DB9.. another thing is the engine ??? How could u manage to extract only a 565 bhp from a v12 ? Thats a disgrace !!!!!!!
Jacob BurfordFeb 13, 2013 The Aston V12 is made to be smooth and easy, yet give you all the power you need! Sounds like heaven too!
Frankie FerreiraFeb 12, 2013 Than again it is "just" 6 liters. Not every car makes 100hp/liter easily, just because its v12. It's smooth and linear and beautiful
Michael J SolimeneFeb 12, 2013 It is plenty of power I know that I just think if you have a big v12, you should be pumping out at least 600.. That's just how I think.. V6 300+ v8 400+ v10 500+ v12 600+
Pablo HerasmeFeb 12, 2013 I'm with Jordan on this one
Jordan SmithFeb 12, 2013 I'd call myself a big Aston fan, but even I can't tell apart the models (like DB9 to DBS) without a close look.
Jake DulaFeb 12, 2013 Oh common, CarBuzz, any proper Aston fan can tell their cars apart with ease.
Jake DulaFeb 12, 2013 Vanquish for me, please and thank you. Easiest decision in my life.
Jake DulaFeb 12, 2013 Guys, Aston isn't about absurd vulgar levels of power. This isn't Ferrari we're talking about, Aston Martin's are a total package of style, sophistication, and performance. Stop asking for more power or ragging on it for not having vulgar amounts of performance. Aston Martin is a different kind of animal to Ferrari, Lamborghini or SRT.
Jake DulaFeb 12, 2013 I like Mr. Leno even more now. So few people truly understand what Aston Martin is really about, and he hits the nail on the head. Excellent video, Mr. Leno.
Jake DulaFeb 12, 2013 Stephen is talking sense, listen to him. If you're mostly worried about speed, power, or lap times, Aston is not for you; go buy something else. The Vanquish is a gentleman's cruiser. Power, speed, and handling balanced with comfort, beauty, and class.
Stephen Reed Warren IIFeb 12, 2013 I think 565 is plenty. It's a GT and Aston has always a luxury sports car - not car trying to set lap times
Tyler WallaceFeb 12, 2013 I think Ashton could have a little more horsepower too
Gray ConronFeb 12, 2013 @Michael I'm with you but 565 is still a lot
Sam OglesbyFeb 12, 2013 It's a gt not an all out track car
Michael J SolimeneFeb 12, 2013 V12 should have at least 600hp in my oponion
David ParentiFeb 12, 2013 I think if you asked most people to draw up their own version of a great looking and performing somewhat affordable but not for all sports car. It would look like and perform like this.
Aaron CrispFeb 12, 2013 I was seriously thinking the exact same thing.
David ParentiFeb 12, 2013 Who doesn't love the vanquish?
Description: It's fast yet extremely comfortable to ride in and is ideal for beach highway cruises. When in track mode, the Vanquish is also a formidable foe on the track. It's a true "gentleman&apo...Add Comments17
Stephen Reed Warren IIFeb 12, 2013 It's just like Porsche. You've got to respect the subtle changes. Why fix something that isn't broken? And btw I can look at any Aston and know which one it is...any Aston fan can
Zeus MochaFeb 12, 2013 The subtle difference are fine. Their design language holds up and has it locked on pretty good because they know it's working.
Corey Alan KelleyFeb 12, 2013 I love this car
But if you love this car... Then you have to love every Aston Martin... Cuz they're all the same
They all look the same and have the same engine save the V8 vantage...
So overall as a brand I think they're lacking...
Lead PeddalinFeb 12, 2013 Gee... Leno likes the Vanquish. Well I have an announcement to make. I am especially fond of breathable air.
Carlton SalmonFeb 12, 2013 GTs don't get much better than this.
Jake DulaFeb 12, 2013 This car doesn't have the performance to match the GT-R or Vette either. I'd still much rather have this though, because, performance aside, this is a much better car.
Alex BouckleyFeb 12, 2013 This looks great in this color blue
Ben NortonFeb 12, 2013 Love the color, and I agree it is a great car, but there's just something I don't really like about it...
Tim PreisingerFeb 12, 2013 I'm the biggest muscle car guy on earth and for a street car, I would take this any day over a Vette... If I was looking for a track car that's a different story though
Patrick SchalkFeb 12, 2013 Only Vette I would take over this is a C6RS. This thing is so gorgeous. I'll have it in the blue or in white.
Rodrigo AllenFeb 12, 2013 I agree with gray. I think I'd like a darker color with this one.
Ben 'Jammin PetersFeb 12, 2013 Except its more expensive than all of those things. Beautiful car though.
Tyler TarboxFeb 12, 2013 @Pablo. Yeah obviously. I doubt anyone would take a Vette or GT-R over this
Pablo HerasmeFeb 12, 2013 Seriously I would take this over any Corvette, GTR, 911
Gray ConronFeb 12, 2013 I'm the minority here but I'm not loving the color, I prefer James Bond gray or a dark red on this car.
Craig LafeyFeb 12, 2013 Gorgeous car. Love the color.
Zeus MochaFeb 12, 2013 I was thinking that as well. Ford's grabber blue is awesome. I wish the ZL1's came in more vibrant colors like the GT500. The blue looks great on this as well. Although I prefer it in white with a red interior.
Aaron CrispFeb 12, 2013 I agree Lou, like the GT500's. I seriously love it.
Lou GuerreroFeb 12, 2013 Looks a lot like Ford grabber blue.
Ghaith AL-sharariFeb 12, 2013 Only one word could describe this car damn !
Jacob BurfordFeb 13, 2013 I like this interior, but that isn't surprising because Id admit I'm a fanboy for this car, but it's very high quality, and looks elegant!
Jake DulaFeb 12, 2013 This is a pretty crappy photo. Most times I'm drooling at this interior, but it's quite underwhelming from this view.
Stephen Reed Warren IIFeb 12, 2013 I'm not blown away by this interior but I think it's the picture
Okay, IMHO this is one of the best looking cars of 2013, but shame I thought it would outclass the DB9.. another thing is the engine ??? How could u manage to extract only a 565 bhp from a v12 ? Thats a disgrace !!!!!!!
The Aston V12 is made to be smooth and easy, yet give you all the power you need! Sounds like heaven too!
Than again it is "just" 6 liters. Not every car makes 100hp/liter easily, just because its v12. It's smooth and linear and beautiful
It is plenty of power I know that I just think if you have a big v12, you should be pumping out at least 600.. That's just how I think.. V6 300+ v8 400+ v10 500+ v12 600+
I'm with Jordan on this one
I'd call myself a big Aston fan, but even I can't tell apart the models (like DB9 to DBS) without a close look.
Oh common, CarBuzz, any proper Aston fan can tell their cars apart with ease.
Vanquish for me, please and thank you. Easiest decision in my life.
Guys, Aston isn't about absurd vulgar levels of power. This isn't Ferrari we're talking about, Aston Martin's are a total package of style, sophistication, and performance. Stop asking for more power or ragging on it for not having vulgar amounts of performance. Aston Martin is a different kind of animal to Ferrari, Lamborghini or SRT.
I like Mr. Leno even more now. So few people truly understand what Aston Martin is really about, and he hits the nail on the head. Excellent video, Mr. Leno.
Stephen is talking sense, listen to him. If you're mostly worried about speed, power, or lap times, Aston is not for you; go buy something else. The Vanquish is a gentleman's cruiser. Power, speed, and handling balanced with comfort, beauty, and class.
I think 565 is plenty. It's a GT and Aston has always a luxury sports car - not car trying to set lap times
I think Ashton could have a little more horsepower too
@Michael I'm with you but 565 is still a lot
It's a gt not an all out track car
V12 should have at least 600hp in my oponion
I think if you asked most people to draw up their own version of a great looking and performing somewhat affordable but not for all sports car. It would look like and perform like this.
I was seriously thinking the exact same thing.
Who doesn't love the vanquish?