2026 Aston Martin Vantage S Gallery: The More Focused Vantage In Pictures
It's been a fun couple of weeks if you're into beautiful coupes with prestigious badges on the hood. A few days after Ferrari unveiled the Amalfi, Aston Martin has shown us the new Vantage S. This is a tauter, sharper, and more powerful version of the standard Vantage. The visual changes aren't dramatic, but they add just enough menace to what is one of the world's most arresting GTs. Here's a closer look at the new Vantage S.
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This is now the most performance-focused version of the Vantage, with changes made to the engine, chassis, throttle pedal, and styling.
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Outside, there is still a gaping grille, but the Vantage S gets new hood blades in a gloss black or 2×2 Twill Carbon Fiber finish. These help to extract hot air from the V8 engine.
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Red detailing and available 21-inch wheels in satin black with a red finish further accentuate the coupe's sporty lines.
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The Vantage S gets a new full-width decklid spoiler that boosts rear downforce by 97 pounds when the car is driving at its top speed of 202 mph.
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Performance is exceptional. The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 now produces 670 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a 0-60 mph time of just 3.3 seconds. Front-end feel and response have been improved, and more direct steering comes from the rear subframe being directly mounted to the body.
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Subtle S badging can be found around the curvaceous body of the Vantage S.
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'S' interior styling has given the already high-class Vantage cabin a further lift.
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Embroidered 'S' logos are found on the sporty seats, while the legendary Aston Martin wings are stitched into the headrests. The infotainment suite should include Apple's new CarPlay Ultra – the new software has been rejected by many automakers, but Aston Martin became one of the first automakers to adopt it.
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The steering wheel rim looks to be finished in a grippy suede. It includes paddle shifters for the transmission.
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The dominant interior color is black, but it's lifted by red stitching dotted around the cabin and on the seats. Full or semi-aniline leather is available, too.
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Pricing hasn't yet been announced, but the Vantage S – available as a coupe or roadster – is now available to order. Initial deliveries will begin in the final quarter of 2025.
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