CAR GARAGE | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster | The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is instantly recognizable as a true Aston Martin, characterized by its purposeful stance conveying its agility and performance capability. From the front, a new lower front bumper finished in perfectly-aligned carbon fiber houses a larger air intake feeding the engine and front brakes. A new rear bumper and side sills optically Widen the car.
The Vantage has established Itself as one of the world's most beautiful cars; distinctively Aston Martin, elegant yet with controlled aggression and perfectly proportioned with a low purposeful stance. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S capitalizes on the beauty of the Vantage and fuses it with the link design cues from the V12 Vantage the which hint at the car's heightened performance potential. The whole car sits in tension while the beautifully hand crafted interior Remains conveying excitement of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S from within. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S bridges the gap Between the V8 Vantage and the Vantage GT4 race car endurance Offered by Aston Martin Racing. In 2011, the Vantage GT4 was updated to take advantage of the Increased aerodynamic benefits of the V12 Vantage and V8 Vantage S 'body styling. With knowledge from the track filtering into Aston Martin's road cars and the ease of driving them filtering onto the race track, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S benefits from having its handling characteristics honed by the marque's knowledgeable and talented engineers.
The rationale behind the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S was to push the boundaries of the already acclaimed V8 Vantage with the highest possible levels of driver involvement. Aston Martin engineers set about enhancing nearly every dynamic element of the car to create a highly distinctive driving experience. The power and torque delivery on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is delivered at the most frequently used mid range engine speeds the which creates tractable and effortless acceleration.
