LONDON: The new Vantage S is touted as setting a new benchmark for Aston Martin’s acclaimed front-engine sports car range.
It is the most performance focused Vantage in Aston Martin’s sports car range, and features an upgraded version of the formidable 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine.
The Vantage S now boasts 680PS at 6000rpm, with peak torque of 800Nm delivered between 3000 and 6000rpm for immediate in-gear response.
Calibration changes have also been made to the powertrain, with optimisation of the Launch Control system.
Top speed remains unchanged at a blistering 325kph.
The Vantage S also benefits from an extensive suite of detail changes to the new suspension hardware, powertrain mounts and control software to bring greater agility along with improvements in feel, driver engagement and composure.
Hardware tuning and software calibration changes to the Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers have brought increased front-end feel and response, while rear spring aid stiffness has been reduced to balance compression and rebound for improved low speed ride quality.
Aston Martin said the new Vantage S has a thrilling appetite for corners backed up by steadfast stability.
Visually, at the front, the new Vantage S is identified by new centrally mounted bonnet blades.
The new spoiler has been used to tune the aerodynamics of the Vantage S, adding stability while ensuring the overall balance of downforce is biased towards the front-end to generate exceptional turn-in response and sustain a high level of cornering grip.
The car can be ordered with bespoke 21-inch Y-spoke wheels in satin black with a red wheel graphic.
There is an Alcantara and leather ‘Accelerate’ interior as standard, with satin 2x2 twill carbon fibre trim inlays.
Complementing the ‘S’ suffix, the iconic Aston Martin wings are also embroidered onto the headrests.
An industry-first technique using both embossing and debossing is also an option available to customers, applying extreme pressure (1.5 tonnes) and heat to sculpt the wings into the leather with impeccable precision, creating a subtle but beautiful detail.
For even more luxury, Inspire Sport interior is available with either full semi-aniline leather or semi-aniline leather and Alcantara, in both monotone and duotone options.
The new Vantage S is available to order now, alongside Vantage, in both coupe and roadster, with first deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.
