[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lighter-faster-quicker-new-v12-vantage-s-is-the-most-potent-aston-ever\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lighter-faster-quicker-new-v12-vantage-s-is-the-most-potent-aston-ever\/","headline":"Lighter, faster, quicker \u2013 new V12 Vantage S is the most potent Aston ever","name":"Lighter, faster, quicker \u2013 new V12 Vantage S is the most potent Aston ever","description":"Explore the Vantage V12 S's top speeds, cutting-edge features, and why it set a new benchmark for Aston Martin. Get the full scoop on this iconic release now!","datePublished":"2013-05-29","dateModified":"2024-09-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/V12-Vantage-S-10.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/V12-Vantage-S-10.webp","height":800,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lighter-faster-quicker-new-v12-vantage-s-is-the-most-potent-aston-ever\/","about":["Cars","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":670,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin V12 Vantage","V12 Vantage S"],"articleBody":"It\u2019s true that the game of supercars is all about harder, faster, stronger. You\u2019d get laughed out of the supercar boys\u2019 club as a manufacturer if you released something that wasn\u2019t at least 10 per cent more mega than the last car.And happily for us petrolheads, the limit of how much power per litre a petrol-combusting engine can be made to make has not yet been reached. And if it is, the engineers will just jack up the grunt from the electric hybrid system.But, this new V12 Vantage S is all motor, no battery, and makes its substantial 565bhp from a full 6 litres of V12 goodness.Let\u2019s deal with that V12 first. It\u2019s a new, or evolved, V12 engine called the AM28, and uses 6 litres and 12 pistons to make more power, torque and performance than its predecessor.The end result is a sub-4 seconds 0-62mph sprint and 205mph at the top.Torque is the key to acceleration and the new motor beats the last, making now 620Nm at 5,750rpm, up from 570Nm previously, while at the bottom of the tacho there\u2019s 510Nm, up from 440Nm, kicking up from just 1,000rpm.This is a now fatter and flatter torque curve that gives V12 Vantage S drivers instant get up and go-go.All this extra twist (and shout!) is fed \u2013 for the first time \u2013 through a 7-speed automated manual gearbox \u2013 versus a 6-speed manual in the old V12 Vantage, and developed from the similar unit in the V8 Vantage \u2013 named the Sportshift III.It\u2019s hydraulically-actuated for super-quick shifts via the carbon fibre paddle shifters. This new gearbox makes best use of the torque, changes quicker than a human could and does its best on fuel economy too.Also, it\u2019s some 25kg lighter than the manual \u2018box, and accounts for the improvement in overall heft by 15kg over the last car.Another new treat for the V12 Vantage S is 3-stage adaptive damping, with modes that up the fun and tyre smoke at the flick of a switch.Depending on mood \u2013 and how new the very expensive Pirelli P Zero tyres are! \u2013 V12 drivers can select \u2018Normal\u2019, \u2018Sport\u2019 and \u2018Track\u2019 modes, with automatic adjustments to suspension and steering getting more and more racy as you click. Fettle the traction control too at this top point if doughnuts are your thing.The chunky and hunkered silhouette of the previous Vantage remains, but it\u2019s had a fair few tweaks to mark it out above the old car, as well as a few dashes of extra menace here and there as befits a 205mph supercar.A new and bigger front grille \u2013 inspired by the  Aston CC100 Speedster Concept we\u2019ve seen recently \u2013 denotes the new Vantage S, and brings better engine cooling.Gone are the old aluminium grille vanes, replaced by racy carbon fibre airflow management, backed by black carbon fibre or titanium silver mesh. Customers choose between the black or silver mesh finishes.New rims are a must too and the V12 Vantage S gets the best.New lightweight forged alloy 10-spoke wheels fill the flared arches, while new exterior graphics and a black painted roof and part-painted boot panel bring racing flavour to the V12, as do a liberal sprinkling of air vents.Inside the new V12 and trim choices are almost endless, with many Aston customers wanting to personalise their new cars.But, as a starting point to fast-luxury, there are new seating choices; Sport and carbon fibre Lightweight options, revised stitching and welt detailing, two new leather grade options \u2013 Luxmill and semi-aniline \u2013 and the option to add Alcantara to your personal V12 Vantage styling.The Aston V12 Vantage S will go on sale towards the end of the year with a pricetag to suit its super-Aston selling points\u2026 knocking on the door of \u00a3150k.By Dan AnslowIf you enjoyed reading about the Aston Martin V12 Vantage released in 2013, you might like reading about the latest Vantage 12 on Smart Motoring."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Lighter, faster, quicker \u2013 new V12 Vantage S is the most potent Aston ever","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lighter-faster-quicker-new-v12-vantage-s-is-the-most-potent-aston-ever\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]