A Conversation with Aston Martin Vanquish V12 Designer Marek Reichman in Sardinia, Italy

The return of an automotive legend is always a compelling narrative when the subject matter brings back fond memories, storied tales, and driving pleasures that leave you desiring more. Many aficionados first became acquainted with the Vanquish in the 2002 James Bond spy film Die Another Day with Pierce Brosnan as 007.

Quite the contrary, I wished to live another day on the idyllic island of Sardinia to take full advantage of Aston Martin’s 2025 Vanquish V12 and its intoxicating acceleration. In speaking with Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer, he highlights the GT’s design, elongated hood, bonded aluminum structure, wider track, and lightweight swan doors.

Stunningly beautiful and ambitiously powerful, the RWD supercar from Gaydon is backed by a 5.2-liter Twin-Turbo V12 releasing 824-horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500 – 5,000 rpm for a top speed of 214 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds.

Reserved for the upper echelon of society, just under 1,000 examples of the British supercar will be made annually for $429,000.