The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is one of the most sophisticated and technologically advanced cars in the world today. In conjunction with the electronic drive-by-wire throttle system which is fitted to the second generation 460 horsepower 6.0 litre V12 Aston Martin engine, finger tip controlled Formula 1 style paddles enable almost imperceptible gear changes to be completed in under 250 milliseconds � less than the blink of an eye.