Aston Martin
V12 Vanquish S Ultimate Edition

Why it matters

The Vanquish Ultimate was a limited edition of 50 cars that closed the Vanquish line. The last one, completed in July 2007, also ended more than 50 years of Aston Martin car production at Newport Pagnell.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Vanquish S raised the V12 from 460 bhp to 520 bhp with revised gear and axle ratios and was quoted at over 200 mph. As production neared its end, Aston Martin built the Vanquish Ultimate, a special edition of 50 cars with unique metallic black paint and special trim and fittings. The last Ultimate was completed in July 2007.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

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Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Ultimate cars have a unique metallic black paint finish and special trim and fittings. They share the Vanquish S changes: a bigger revised grille, a front splitter and a raised rear spoiler built into the boot lid, with the dashboard and smaller interior pieces trimmed in hand-stitched leather. The edition is limited to 50 cars.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   Vanquish & Vanquish S (2001-2007) Level A Aston Martin Lagonda

   • a very special limited edition of 50 cars were built
   • V12, 5935 cc
   • up from 460bhp to 520bhp

   Accessed 2026-11-12
2. 2
   Guide: Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S | Supercar Nostalgia Level B

   • 50 limited to 50 cars (source notes three extra built for the UAE); Ultimatecarpage gives 40 – conflicting

   Accessed 2026-11-11