James Bond on an Aston Martin is a classic. It is the good old days where the world's favorite spy is out there eliminating bad guys and saving damsels in distress close while maneuvering his landmark car.

While its architecture remains from a different era, the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S is still the automobile that many people wanted. The fact that its naturally-aspirated V-12 engine is still running for a number of decades indicates how reliable and enduring this brand is.

Although Aston Martin's new turbo-charged DB11 unit is a revelation, the Vanquish model remains a sought-after vehicle. Considering this kind of reputation, the classic car is getting an upgrade that it truly deserves.

The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S is equipped with a 5.9-liter V-12 machine that unleashes 580hp. Although a lot of auto owners nowadays prefer the silent sound of their units, the Vanquish continues to retain its roaring noise. As the vehicle approaches the 7,000-rpm mark, the furious scream is very much up.

While the angry sound of the Aston Martin is not really something to behold, its speedy performance will be. Within 3.5 seconds, the unit is able to zoom through 62mph which is 0.3 faster than non-Vanquish S variants. Attainable top speed has been set to 201mph.

Moderate modifications to the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S have also been instituted. A tougher rear anti-roll bar and stronger suspension bushings are in place. The spring rates have been reinforced by ten percent. An improved algorithm has been set to better manage the Bilstein adaptive dampers.

In contrast to turbo-charged cars, the Vanquish has a more controllable footing since it does not have to worry about traction-control systems. Aerodynamic adjustments have also been integrated wherein the front-end lift has been reduced to allow more speed.

The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S continues to bring in the cabin from the past. Adaptive cruising, blind-spot monitoring and automated emergency braking components are nowhere in sight. However, a new navigation system has been installed. With a 2-decade old engine roaring under the hood, the Vanquish will continue to be one of the world's finest cars ever built until otherwise dropped out of production.

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