Aston Martin has announced two exciting developments for both new and existing customers of the company's flagship Vanquish S.

Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company???s Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S's status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell.

The Ultimate Edition will be available by special request to customers wishing to celebrate the last of a significant car in Aston Martin's history. Initial feedback suggests the whole allocation of this special edition will be sold within weeks of launch.

The Ultimate Edition centres on changes to the Vanquish S???s renowned colour and trim. On the exterior, these changes include a unique Ultimate Black - a striking new colour which will only be available with this car. Inside, the Vanquish S cabin is trimmed in a semi-aniline leather, with coarse stitching, leather headlining and black chrome finish interior fittings. Each car will also be fitted with personalised sill plaques denoting the limited edition number.

The Vanquish S Ultimate Edition retains all performance capabilities of the standard Vanquish S ??? and accordingly its position as the fastest ever production Aston Martin, capable of a top speed in excess of 200mph (321km/h). No additional charge will be made for the Ultimate Edition, available only with the 2+2 seating arrangement, priced at GBP182,095.

For existing Vanquish customers, Aston Martin's world renowned Works Service department are to offer a new transmission conversion for owners of the company???s flagship model, adding to their reputation for an unparalleled level of personalisation.

Serving as a further example of the depth of bespoke services available via Works Service, existing Vanquish owners will now be able to order a transmission conversion from the car???s existing Auto Shift Manual (ASM) system, to a conventional stick-shift manual.

Working in conjunction with the company???s Special Vehicles Operations team from Gaydon, Works Service has developed the system over the last 12 months, before previewing the conversion to selected Vanquish customers.

Kingsley Riding-Felce, Director, Customer Care and Works Service, said: ???This project underlines our commitment to adapting to customer requests, whether they are for Aston Martins from the past or modern cars such as the Vanquish S.???

Since its launch in 2001, the Vanquish has been equipped with fingertip controlled, Formula 1-style paddles which enables almost imperceptible gear changes in under 250 milliseconds. Advanced electronics also permit the close ratio six speed manual transmission to be programmed to operate automatically.

Drivers with a preference for a conventional stick-shift transmission will now have the option of this new Works Service-only modification which is available to order immediately, with prices commencing from GBP13,250 (+ VAT).

Established as a modern classic, the Vanquish???s muscular 2+2 epitomises Aston Martin's core values of power, beauty and soul. It is the ultimate sports car for the discerning owner. Since its launch, the Vanquish has proved to be a huge success for Aston Martin with over 2000 cars delivered to customers around the world. In 2002 the Vanquish graced the screens of millions, starring alongside 007 in the James Bond film 'Die Another Day.'

Story by Aston Martin, Edited by www.supercars.net

 

never been a HUGE HUGE fan, but thats just beautiful

 

Hmmm, so you can now get a proper manual transmission installed in your existing Vanquish...Kudos to Aston for addressing the problems with the transmission (a pretty well-known weakness of the Vanquish).

 

Indeed!

Very cool.

 

Vanquish "S for SEXY"

 

I have read at last week, I will have one. Aston builds the best cars.

 

I am a huge fan of Astons... I think the Vanquish is a gorgeous, muscular beast.

 

You can trade your 997 for a V8 Vantage?

 

I almost got a V8 Vantage, but the 997 is what I really wanted. If I had an extra $120K, I'd get the Vantage, too. I love Astons, but I love Porsches more.

 

beautiful!

 

Can you ever have too many AM pics?

 

that car is absolutely stunning...

 

easily the best looking coupe ever... makes the other aston martins look slab sided.

my fav coupe by far. slam it on some deep dish DUBs or DUB1s and you're good.

 

It looks beautiful...

If only they made a Vanquish that was at least some what fast...

 

Damn right!