Aston Martin Vantage S Unveiled Globally With More Power

The Aston Martin Vantage S houses a 4.0L V8 Twin-Turbo engine which churns out 670.70 bhp and 800 Nm of torque. This car cab accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 kmph) in 3.4 seconds and can go from 0 to 200 kmph in 10.1 seconds. It has a top speed of 202 mph (325 kmph). The calibration of the throttle pedal weight and response to align with the ‘S’ characteristics. Launch Control optimisation has reduced the 0-60mph time by 0.1 seconds.

The suspension system in this car has been revised with changes to hardware, powertrain mounts and control software. Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers have been recalibrated for front-end response. Rear spring aid stiffness has been reduced and transmission mount stiffness decreased by 10 percent to manage powertrain movement. The rear subframe is now directly mounted to the body, replacing rubber bushes.

Suspension camber, toe and caster settings have been modified to improve response and grip under lateral load. These changes aim to adjust the dynamic balance of the vehicle while maintaining stability.

The new Aston Martin Vantage S has centrally mounted bonnet blades in gloss black or carbon fibre. The rear features a full-width decklid spoiler that increases rear downforce by 44kg at top speed, contributing to a total downforce of 111kg. Additional underbody changes include a new front airdam and front venturi vanes. It bears ‘S’ badging on the front fenders and offers an optional 21-inch Y-spoke wheel in satin black with a red graphic, along with bronze painted brake callipers.

On the inside there is a combination of Alcantara and leather with carbon fibre trim inlays. The ‘S’ logo is embroidered on the seat shoulder panels, while the Aston Martin wings are embroidered onto the headrests. An embossing and debossing technique is available for the wing logos. Optional interior features include a red or silver anodised drive mode rotary, matched to seatbelt, stitching, and embroidery colours. Another option is the Inspire Sport interior with semi-aniline leather or leather and Alcantara combinations with chevron quilting and perforations.

Aston Martin Vantage S: Debut

The Aston Martin Vantage S will make its debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and is officially scheduled to go on sale in Q4 2025. It is available to order in Coupe and Roadster variants alongside the existing Vantage range in the UK.

Adrian Hallmark, CEO, Aston Martin said, “For many decades the illustrious Vantage nameplate has stood for the very best in performance, excitement and driving thrills. Those qualities were very much at the forefront when the new Vantage was launched to global acclaim last year. Exceeding those qualities was the challenge and motivation behind the new Vantage S. The result is a new benchmark in the front-engined ultra-luxury sports car sector; a car to excite Aston Martin’s passionate and discerning customers, and a vivid demonstration of the talent, scope and drive which exists within the marque today.”