Vanquish -To be or not to be?
Discussion
Having enjoyed my Vanquish for the last 18 month I have been wanting to get something a bit sharper/quicker. I have test driven the new Lambo Hurican and I was taken back how much improved the car was, the gearbox,engine were exceptional and interior had a good quality feel about it. However, will be test driving the new updated Vanquish this Thursday, so I will hold judgement.
Will report back............
Will report back............
I guess you're talking about the "AM310" 2013 Vanquish ?
Anyway, a mid-engine car, as the Huracan, and a big heavy GT with front engine, as the Aston, can not be compared.
Even though the 2015 model-year Vanquish gets the 8-speed gearbox, it won't change the whole philosophy of the car, only the performance.
Just My 2 Cents.
Anyway, a mid-engine car, as the Huracan, and a big heavy GT with front engine, as the Aston, can not be compared.
Even though the 2015 model-year Vanquish gets the 8-speed gearbox, it won't change the whole philosophy of the car, only the performance.
Just My 2 Cents.
If you like real, active driving, I am sure you will like the Huracan's dual-clutch gearbox better then the "classic" torque convertor auto box of the Vqs (even when it is 8-speed and "new").
Will not buy a new AM before a decent gearbox (dual clutch OR Manual!) will be available.
Just my $0.02.
Will not buy a new AM before a decent gearbox (dual clutch OR Manual!) will be available.
Just my $0.02.
Current automatic, and dual-clutch systems are converging in performance, with the same weight penalty. Will be interesting to see which way the industry decides to head. Witness the new Corvette C7 Z06;
"That new ‘8L90’ transmission, designed completely within GM, by a dedicated team, is a traditional hydraulic automatic—solenoids, valves, planetary gearsets and all—but GM says that it provides the super-quick shifts of dual-clutch boxes, yet with more smoothness.
The eight-speed automatic is actually quicker-shifting than the PDK gearbox in the Porsche 911, GM officials say; and that’s a transmission that engineers benchmarked for the project."
The new Vanquish 8-speed is very direct, but please drive a Vantage V12S before you make up your mind. It is the closest in character in the Aston range to the Lambo.
"That new ‘8L90’ transmission, designed completely within GM, by a dedicated team, is a traditional hydraulic automatic—solenoids, valves, planetary gearsets and all—but GM says that it provides the super-quick shifts of dual-clutch boxes, yet with more smoothness.
The eight-speed automatic is actually quicker-shifting than the PDK gearbox in the Porsche 911, GM officials say; and that’s a transmission that engineers benchmarked for the project."
The new Vanquish 8-speed is very direct, but please drive a Vantage V12S before you make up your mind. It is the closest in character in the Aston range to the Lambo.
Armen said:
I guess you're talking about the "AM310" 2013 Vanquish ?
Anyway, a mid-engine car, as the Huracan, and a big heavy GT with front engine, as the Aston, can not be compared.
Even though the 2015 model-year Vanquish gets the 8-speed gearbox, it won't change the whole philosophy of the car, only the performance.
Just My 2 Cents.
Currently have 2013 vanquish, so looking forward to see if in real world terms the upgrade lives up to the hype. Dont get me wrong the current car is fast. However, being the flagship model it should be at the top of the tree in the AM line up. I have driven the Vantage S and found the internals a bit old school - IMO. Also the Vanquish takes golf clubs and still has good luggage space. Anyway, a mid-engine car, as the Huracan, and a big heavy GT with front engine, as the Aston, can not be compared.
Even though the 2015 model-year Vanquish gets the 8-speed gearbox, it won't change the whole philosophy of the car, only the performance.
Just My 2 Cents.
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