Aston Martin Vantage S is Here! Sharper, Faster Evolution of Grand Tourer

Abu Dhabi : Aston Martin has returned with the Vantage S. This one has more power, more control, and a refined edge, and it still stays true to its spirit of classic grand tourer.

• Produces 671 hp from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.
• Moves from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 325 km/h.
• There is a retuned suspension and chassis for sharper handling.
• Has subtle design tweaks to help preserve the elegance of Vantage.

Aston Martin has taken its redefined grand tourer and pushed it to new limits. The Vantage S, which was revealed just ahead of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, is a sharper and more focused evolution of the standard Vantage. 

This latest model, which has a balance of raw performance and classic elegance, keeps the heart of the Aston Martin Vantage alive while nudging it closer to supercar status.

Mechanical Refinement and More Power

It still has the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 under the hood, but power now peaks at 671 hp, up from 656 hp in the base version.

Torque is unchanged at 800 Nm, but there are improvements in acceleration as the Vantage S completes 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. It also reaches 124 mph in 10.1 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h.

Aston Martin’s engineers didn’t stop at engine tweaks. They fine-tuned the adaptive Bilstein DTX for better front-end feedback. The gearbox mount is now 10% softer, which helps enhance grip and comfort. There is a return for rear axle springs to improve quality of ride at low speeds.

Perhaps the biggest change is at the rear. The subframe is now mounted directly to the chassis, and that eliminates rubber mounts. This gives the car a firmer connection between road and wheel. Suspension geometry, which includes camber, toe, and steering angles, has also been recalibrated for sharper agility.

Subtle Design with Strong Impact

The Vantage S, despite being more track-capable, retains the elegant shape of the model. There are small but effective changes in the exterior, with the aim to improve downforce and visual appeal. Aston Martin has:

• Added center blades to the hood to help control airflow.
• Placed red accents subtly all over the body.
• Added a fixed rear wing that produces 44 kg of downforce.
• Added 21-inch satin black wheels with exclusive red accents.

On the inside, the car's refinement continues with stitching patterns and a minimalist layout, which are specific to the Vantage S. The drive mode selector offers either red or silver metallic accents, so as to give drivers a touch of personalization.

Launch and Availability

Aston Martin is planning to begin deliveries of the Vantage S in the UAE and global markets by Q4 2025. However, there is no detail on pricing.

Aston Martin is building on its transformation of the Vantage from a sleek GT to a serious front-engine supercar with the Vantage S.