Aston Martin Vanquish 25: Rare V12 Anniversary Beast

Vanquish 25 debuts as a V12-powered limited edition

Aston Martin has marked the 25th anniversary of its halo front-engine V12 lineage with the Vanquish 25, a limited-run special that revives the marque's most celebrated powerplant in an ultra-exclusive package. The car will make its public debut at Monterey Car Week in California from August 10 to 16, 2026, and only 50 examples will be built — split evenly between coupe and Volante convertible forms.

Exclusivity, craftsmanship and Q personalization

Every Vanquish 25 is a Q Commission creation, ensuring each example leaves Gaydon as a bespoke piece of craftsmanship. While the cars share a unified visual theme, they are signed and tailored by Aston Martin's Q personalization division. From a distance all models present the same distinctive look: the Q Skye Silver paintwork is exclusive to the run, complemented by metal foil accents on the side sills and shield vanes, Aston Martin script foil detailing and a unique Q Commission exhaust finisher with stainless steel side strakes.

Highlights:

• 50 units total: 25 coupes + 25 Volantes
• Exclusive Q Skye Silver finish and bespoke badging
• 21-inch forged alloys with a new V motif

Interior: bespoke detailing meets sporty elegance

Inside, the Vanquish 25 embraces a high-end GT aesthetic with bespoke trim perforations, refined trim splits and laser-etched Aston Martin inlays. Seatbacks carry Vanquish 25 embroidery, and the center console features a red start/stop button surrounded by a custom rotary geometry. Black Alcantara headlining adds a sporty-luxury touch, and customers can choose between Phantom Gray, Oxford Tan and Onyx Black trim palettes.

Unchanged V12 heart: brutal performance figures

Aston Martin has left the mechanicals untouched. Under the long bonnet sits the twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 that produces 823 bhp (835 PS / 614 kW) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. That powertrain accelerates the Vanquish V12 from 0-62 mph in just 3.3 seconds and carries on to a top speed of 214 mph (344 kph).

The Vanquish 25 couples that engine with a bespoke chassis and extensive carbon fiber bodywork, delivering a blend of grand touring comfort and high-speed composure. Aston Martin also highlights a refined interior and advanced dynamic systems tuned specifically for this latest V12 flagship.

Key specifications

- Engine: Twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 - Power: 823 bhp (835 PS / 614 kW) - Torque: 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) - 0-62 mph: 3.3 seconds - Top speed: 214 mph (344 kph) - Layout: Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive - Body styles: Coupe and Volante convertible - Production: Gaydon factory, UK (production began 2024 for current generation)

Market positioning and what this means for collectors

The Vanquish 25 slots squarely into the limited-edition super GT territory, aimed at collectors and enthusiasts who prize naturally rare V12 models. In an era when V12s are increasingly rare, Aston Martin's decision to keep the famed 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 unchanged reinforces the car's appeal as a modern classic.

Pricing and order book details have not been disclosed, and Aston Martin has not confirmed whether orders are open or how many of the 50 cars remain available. Initial deliveries are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of the year.

If you want to see the car in person, Monterey Car Week will serve as the international unveiling stage where Aston Martin celebrates this V12 milestone.

Whether you're tracking limited-edition launches or simply admire old-school V12 performance wrapped in contemporary luxury, the Vanquish 25 is a noteworthy addition to the GT landscape — an articulate reminder of what a modern British grand tourer can be when art, engineering and heritage converge.