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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S Ultimate Edition

2007 limited series

  • 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12

The 50-car farewell edition uses Ultimate Black paint, special cabin trim and numbered sill plaques.

Ownership overview

Have the electro-hydraulic shift system and bonded structure checked by a specialist familiar with the Newport Pagnell cars. Confirm any gearbox conversion against its own service records.

Best fit
Coupé road use
Big risk area
Correct generation, build specification and campaign eligibility

The 50-car farewell edition uses Ultimate Black paint, special cabin trim and numbered sill plaques. It retains the first-generation Vanquish S drivetrain. Have the electro-hydraulic shift system and bonded structure checked by a specialist familiar with the Newport Pagnell cars. Confirm any gearbox conversion against its own service records.

Engines and variants

Engines: 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12.

Key variants: Coupé.

Ownership mood Exact factory version matters
DIY ceiling Handbook owner checks; specialist servicing

Model family: Aston Martin V12 Vanquish (2001–2007) (2001-2007).

Best use cases

  • Road touring and collection use with model-specific support

Strengths

  • The 50-car farewell edition uses Ultimate Black paint, special cabin trim and numbered sill plaques. It retains the first-generation Vanquish S drivetrain.
  • Coupé body with 5.9-litre naturally aspirated v12

What to watch

  • Have the electro-hydraulic shift system and bonded structure checked by a specialist familiar with the Newport Pagnell cars. Confirm any gearbox conversion against its own service records.
  • Confirm the vehicle’s factory build record, market and current VIN campaign status; catalogue years alone do not establish applicability.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S Ultimate Edition Known IssuesSource-backed issue coverage for this exact road-car version. An empty list means no model-specific issue has been established in this guide, not that the vehicle is fault-free.Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S Ultimate Edition Maintenance guidanceMaintenance planning for the V12 Vanquish S Ultimate Edition Coupé. A verified derivative-specific factory replacement schedule is not reproduced here.

Sources and research

The sources below were checked on the dates shown. They support what this page says about the car. They do not show how often a fault occurs, or the condition of one particular vehicle. Where a build year, production total or service figure is still uncertain, confirm it against the factory record and the VIN.

Shared resources from V12 Vanquish (2001–2007)

Parent-model reference. Applicability to this edition has not been verified.

Use Newport Pagnell first-generation Vanquish references only. S intake, chassis and automated-manual specifications need separate confirmation. The 50-car farewell edition uses Ultimate Black paint, special cabin trim and numbered sill plaques. It retains the first-generation Vanquish S drivetrain.

Maintenance reference

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish (2001–2007) Maintenance guidance

Maintenance planning for the V12 Vanquish (2001–2007) Coupé. A verified derivative-specific factory replacement schedule is not reproduced here.

Keep using this edition’s guidance. Check the exact handbook and VIN before applying parent-model intervals.

Frequently asked questions

Which version does this guide cover?

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S Ultimate Edition, 2007 limited series, Coupé. The 50-car farewell edition uses Ultimate Black paint, special cabin trim and numbered sill plaques. It retains the first-generation Vanquish S drivetrain.

Can I use the model family’s workshop procedures?

Only when the procedure expressly covers this exact vehicle, year and equipment. A parent-page link is not confirmation of mechanical or campaign applicability.