CAR GARAGE | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S | Aston Martin's 4.7 liter V8 engine updates has been engineered to deliver peak power of 430 bhp (436 PS / 321 kW) at 7300 rpm and torque of 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) at 5000 rpm and is coupled with a new ground-up developed Sport Shift II transmission specifically designed for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S with seven short ratio gears to deliver the most intense Engaging and driver involvement. "The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S epitomizes every attribute of the V8 Vantage and pushes the driver experience beyond what we have Offered before," says Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin, "It combines dynamic exhilaration with all the charming finesse, beauty and practicality already associated with the Vantage range." Dynamic revisions are central to the Vantage S, with a quickened steering rack ratio of 15:1 compared to 17:1 on the standard car and a larger diameter front brake discs with new six-piston front brake calipers. A new dynamic stability control (DSC) system specifically tuned to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S along with a new brake module Providing Such features as Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) the which provides assistance in emergency braking Situations, and Hill Start Assist (HSA).
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. An upgraded braking system plays a central role to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S 'dynamics, with a new larger diameter front disc brake, 380mm compared to 355mm on the V8 Vantage, six piston front calipers and a new generation of brake control module. The front brakes are a racing-inspired floating disc design. The Vantage S also features a new brake 'booster' reducing pedal effort and travel.
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.
