Variable geometry will grow rather than recede with the passage of time.

ECONOMIST: Britain in Europe

The B-1B has a "variable-geometry" or swing-wing design: The wings are swept forwards, almost at right angles to the body, for take-off and landing and cruising.

BBC: Profile: B-1 bomber

Other bullet points for the 2014 Vanquish include an additional 55 horsepower (565 hp at 6, 750 rpm) and 37 pound-feet more torque (457 pound-feet at 5, 500 rpm) over the DBS. Aston's all-alloy 5.9-liter, mid-front-mounted V12 gets a sprucing up with variable timing on both intake and exhaust sides, as well as freer-breathing intake geometry.

WSJ: 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Review: No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to