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Aston Martin Vanquish starts our engines in green (pictures)

The 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe is a looker in any hue, but we found it particularly head-turning in this shade of green, dubbed "Appletree."

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.
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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

This is the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe, which starts at an eye-watering $279,995.

Read CNET's full review of the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

These lovely, diamond-turned 20-inch wheels will set you back an additional $3,975.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Composite brakes, however, are standard.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Raw carbon fiber highlights are everywhere on this car, making a strong performance statement.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Mirrors, too, are carbon.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Flared fenders are a strong hint at the power delivered through the rear wheels.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

The color is called "Appletree Green," and we're quite fond of it.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Functional hood vents give the 6-liter V-12 a little more room to breathe.

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Taillights are carved into the bodywork.

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The 6-liter V-12 is hand-built, and situated rearward in the engine compartment for better weight distribution.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

It looks like it shouldn't fit.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Doors open with an upward sweep, as on other Astons.

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Seats are comfortable, but not the sportiest.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

The rear seats are best used by those who are extremely vertically challenged.

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Interior design is clean and simple.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

This (optional) wheel is shared with the One-77, a $1,020 option. We like the materials, but not the square shape.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Simple and clear traditional dials for speed and engine rpm.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Small, inset LCDs provide more information.

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Buttons on the left for making calls, and for tweaking suspension settings.

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On the right, cruise control and the ubiquitous "sport" button.

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The center console looks very sophisticated.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

The upper display swivels out of the dash on engine start, here showing the rearview camera.

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Tweeters arise from the dash as well.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

LC stands for Launch Control, a first for Aston Martin.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

These flat buttons feature a vibrating haptic effect that we weren't particularly fond of.

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Transmission is shifted using the four buttons along the top, or paddles behind the wheel.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Charging options aplenty, with two USB ports and two lighter-style power outlets.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

The interface is simple and very limited in functionality.

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Two sets of golf clubs? Should be no problem.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

Just in case you've forgotten.

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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe

The classic Aston Martin badge, with a trunk release below.

Read CNET's full review of the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe.

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