The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish was presented at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, 2001.

On September 23, 2004, the Aston Martin Vanquish S was presented at the Paris Motor Show with, among other things, a more powerful engine, improved handling and subtle aesthetic changes.

2,578 units were produced between 2001 and 2007

With this new model, Aston Martin has acquired a vehicle capable of competing with the most efficient GTs on the market. She must combine the best of both, cutting-edge technique in a semi-handcrafted vehicle built in Newport Pagnell. It is the last model assembled at the historic Aston Martin headquarters since 1958.