Aston Martin took the 2019 Geneva Motor Show by storm with no fewer than three concept vehicles, one of which is the Vanquish Vision Concept. Displayed alongside the AM-RB 003 and the Lagonda All-Terrain, the Vanquish Vision Concept previews an upcoming supercar.

Although the Vanquish nameplate is traditionally reserved for the company's flagship grand tourer, the Brits are now using it for a supercar. That's also because the GT was renamed the DBS Superleggera following its redesign. Details are slim as of this writing, but let's see what we can expect from this high-performance coupe.

What is it?

The Vanquish Vision Concept borrows heavily from the Valkyrie in the design department. Although it's not as aggressive, it has a sleek profile and both the nose and headlamps are inspired by the Valkyrie. The canopy-style roof and the deeply carved side skirts are also reminiscent of the hypercar. The rear section is much simpler and traditional though. There's no rear wing and the fascia resembles production Aston Martin's save for the high-mounted exhaust pipes. The rear bumper is just a massive diffuser.

The Vanquish will become the company's entry-level supercar. The AM-RB 003 is set to become a more practical and road-friendly version of the Valkyrie and the Vanquish will slot right below that. It will feature technologies and concepts pioneered by the Valkyrie, so it will be as light as possible and boast groundbreaking aerodynamic efficiency.

Aluminum instead of carbon-fiber

While the Valkyrie is a carbon-fiber track monster, the Vanquish will feature a bespoke bonded alumunum chassis. The "downgrade" is part of Aston Martin's strategy to make this supercar more affordable and accessible to the masses. Aston Martin is reportedly working on this concept since 2017, so it should have had enough time to develop an aluminum platform that's light enough to tackle the competition.

Powered by a new engine

The upcoming Vanquish will be one of the cars that marks Aston Martin's departure from traditional V-12 powerplant and even the turbocharged V-8. This supercar will be powered by a new V-6 engine of unknown specification and output. Aston Martin did say that the V-6 will be turbocharged and that it will debut in the production version of the AM-RB 003 in conjunction with an electric motor. The Vanquish won't be a hybrid at first, but it will probably make the transition to electrification later in its life.

Where does it fit on the market?

Based on its looks, size, and drivetrain, the upcoming Vanquish will most likely tackle supercars like the McLaren 720S, Ferrari F8 Tributo (which recently replaced the 488 GTB), and the Lamborghini Huracan. Both the Ferrari and the McLaren have in excess of 700 horsepower, so Aston Martin will aim for a similar output. The Vanquish could do with around 650 horses as well, but it probably won't match the 720S' tremendous power-to-weight ratio. While the Vanquish will have an aluminum chassis, the McLaren features a lighter carbon-fiber tub.

Expect the Vanquish to be able to hit 60 mph from a standing start in less than three seconds at top out at more than 210 mph. The supercar will cost well in excess of $250,000, but it could surpass the $300,000 mark given that Aston Martins are usually a bit more expensive than the competition.

Further reading

Read our full review on the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S.