Updated
Updated · Car and Driver · Jul 23
Aston Martin Unveils 50-Car Vanquish 25 as V-12 Flagship Marks 25 Years
Updated
Updated · Car and Driver · Jul 23

Aston Martin Unveils 50-Car Vanquish 25 as V-12 Flagship Marks 25 Years

3 articles · Updated · Car and Driver · Jul 23

Summary

  • Only 50 Vanquish 25s will be built—25 coupes and 25 Volantes—as Aston Martin launches the anniversary edition ahead of its Monterey Car Week debut on August 10-16.
  • Q division created the special model in Skye Silver with exclusive badging, metal-foil sill detailing, stainless-steel side strakes, unique cabin trim and a red start-stop button.
  • No powertrain changes were announced, leaving the Vanquish 25 with the standard twin-turbo 5.2-liter V-12 producing 823 horsepower and 738 lb-ft through an eight-speed automatic to the rear wheels.
  • Buyers can choose 2+0 or 2+2 seating and three interior themes, while pricing remains undisclosed beyond the regular Vanquish's $436,500 coupe and $489,700 Volante starting points.
  • The edition commemorates 25 years since the Vanquish's 2001 introduction, with first customer deliveries scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Insights

With only 50 units planned, what hidden premium will collectors pay for Aston Martin's purely cosmetic 25th-anniversary Vanquish?
Why did Aston Martin refuse to upgrade the V-12 engine for their highly exclusive, milestone-celebrating Vanquish 25?