by Bengt Halvorson

(2003-09-01)

Vanquish

Aston Martin's flagship carries over to '04 with no significant changes. The supercoupe is powered by a mammoth 460-hp V-12 engine, with the power sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual electrohydraulic F1-type paddle shifter. The Vanquish reaches a top speed of 190 mph.

DB7

New this year to Aston Martin's DB7 touring coupe, which accounts for most of the company's sales, is a DB7 GT model (and GTA automatic transmission model) that incorporates a number of improvements including a more powerful, 435-hp version of the reduced high-speed lift, a revised suspension, and larger, race-derived brakes. DB7 Vantage and Vantage Volante (convertible) models are still offered. A new, revamped model will replace the DB7 for next year.