The Futuristic Aston Martin Vanquish We Can’t Wait To See – SlashGear

Aston Martin gave the 2019 concept a name it had used before. The first Vanquish (pictured above) was produced between 2001 and 2007, and a second edition arrived in 2012 and remained until 2018, neatly paving the way for the new model.

Unlike the two-seat concept, the first two generations of Vanquish were front-engined GT cars with a 2+2 seating arrangement for accommodating small children in the second row.

Designed by Ian Callum, the original Vanquish is also known for its role as James Bond’s ride in the 2004 movie “Die Another Day,” starring Pierce Brosnan as 007 and featuring a Vanquish equipped with guns, rockets, an ejector seat, and even the ability to make itself invisible.

In 2019, then-Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer said: “Firstly, what a pleasure to revive the Vanquish name. Synonymous with our series production flagships, it felt entirely appropriate to attach it to such a significant car…Our first series production rear mid-engined supercar will be a transformational moment for the brand, for it is the car that will propel Aston Martin into a sector of the market traditionally seen as the heartland of luxury sports cars.”