With a new Aston Martin Vanquish confirmed for 2023, which will swap the engine positioned at the front for a mid-range rear engine, Ian Callum revisits the first generation, precisely the one he designed, giving it the restyling it never had, naming it in Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by CALLUM.
Jaguar's former design director (he left last year) plans to produce 25 units of the British GT and it's much more than an aesthetic job.
In addition to proposing to retouch the design of the model originally launched in 2001, Ian Callum also intends to update it both technologically and mechanically.
To this end, it is proposed to completely dismantle 25 Vanquish units and update them in a process in which the customer will be able to speak directly with the designer to specify all the details of their car — it seems to us a kind of “restomod”, although it is still a relatively recent model.
What changes abroad?
In the aesthetic chapter, the changes do not pinch the proportions and volumes that were so acclaimed at the time of its revelation. The changes made are relatively discreet and allow to offer a more current look to the British GT.
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At the front, the redesigned bumper and grille stand out and the fog lamps disappear, with the introduction of LED headlamps standing out. At the rear there are two details that stand out: the adoption of larger tail lights (also with LED technology) and a new rear diffuser with two new exhaust outlets.
On the side of the Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by CALLUM, we see new rearview mirrors, newly designed wheels and bigger in dimension (20″ instead of 19″).
And inside?
As well as the exterior, the interior of the Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by CALLUM also differs from that found in the models that will serve as their base.
Therefore, the rear seats have disappeared, the front seats are new, cut out became more sporty and the materials used in the interior became of higher quality.
In addition to this, the dashboard now has a Bremont watch and an infotainment system screen. Speaking of technology, the Vanquish 25 by CALLUM will also feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The mechanics have not been forgotten
Finally, in mechanical terms the Aston Martin Vanquish 25 by CALLUM a new exhaust system, software improvements and even a new camshaft allowed the V12 to increase its power by around 60 hp, in other words, to close to 600 cv.
In addition to this, there is also a new braking system, a new suspension and the possibility of equipping the Vanquish 25 by CALLUM with a manual or automatic transmission.
A detail work
As we told you, throughout the process of transforming the Aston Martin Vanquish into a Vanquish 25 by CALLUM, the customer is in direct contact with Ian Callum.
This allows the customer to customize the car throughout the production process, choosing details such as the color or design of the wheels, always with the support of Ian Callum.
Finally, it's time to talk about prices. If the customer has an Aston Martin Vanquish, the transformation is around 550,000 dollars (around 502,000 euros), plus tax.
If the customer does not have a Vanquish and needs to find one to transform, the value rises to 670 thousand dollars (about 612 thousand euros).
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