Last year, Alex Long, Aston Martin's Director of Product Strategy, spoke the simple truth about what enthusiasts really want—big engines. The bigger the powertrain, the more it creates a "true emotional connection" between the driver and the car. But time is running out for these "dinosaurs" of the automotive industry. Even though the Vanquish has a new V-12, the harsh reality is that the twin-turbo 5.2-liter powerhouse won't live past 2030.
