2022 Aston Martin Vanquish Gets a Manual Option
Fans of manual Aston Martin models are jubilant as the company’s chief executive Andy Palmer has confirmed in the recent interview that the carmaker will offer a manual transmission option for its 2022 Vanquish model.
This statement proves that Mr. Palmer remains
true to his commitment not to give up a stick shift, even if the British
automaker will remain the last one to offer manuals in the sports car segment.
The head of Aston Martin is seriously determined to save a classic manual
option, despite the fact that numerous carmakers have to drop manuals because
of sinking demand on auto markets worldwide, especially in the USA.
2022 Aston Martin Vanquish at the Geneva motor show
Admirers of traditionally shifted sports cars
are happy to know that at least one 3-pedal supercar will be available on the
market in a few years. At the same time, it became known that the new Valhalla
model won’t have a manual variant; according to Mr. Palmer the new Bond’s car
will be shifted with the help of a paddle shifter.
If Palmer remains steadfast, then the manual
Aston Martin can become a car of great rarity in the high-performance class,
while other brands gradually shift to automatics.
It is assumed that the Vanquish model will
likely be equipped with the 7-speed manual gearbox built in-house by Aston Martin
engineers. This unit has already found application in the V8 Vantage AMR which
was presented in May. It is also interesting to point out that Aston
Martin engineers used an aluminum tub in the Vanquish instead of the carbon tub
applied for the Valhalla model.
When the Vanquish hits the market in 2022, the
price is expected to start at approximately $450,000. Variants to follow
include the Volante soft-top model and the obligatory AMR model.
Aston Martin unveiled the Vanquish Vision concept at the latest motor show in Geneva to give some insights into the future Vanquish. The new Aston Martin sports car is expected to become the main competitor of the Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren 720S and won't have a limited volume of production like the Valhalla model.
