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TimesLIVE
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Aston Martin Vantage S offers more power, sharper handling
Aston Martin on Wednesday unveiled the new Vantage S, a more potent and driver-focused version of the standard Vantage launched in February last year. Under the bonnet sits an uprated 4.0 l twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 500kW (an 11kW increase) at 6,000rpm and 800Nm of torque between 2,750rpm and 6,000rpm. Paired with an optimised launch control system, the Vantage S sprints from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds — 0.1 seconds quicker than the regular model. Top speed remains unchanged at 325km/h. Chassis engineers have also revised the front suspension to enhance agility and grip. This was achieved through hardware tuning and software calibration of the Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers. At the rear, reduced spring aid stiffness has improved low-speed ride comfort.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Photos of the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
Read the Full Story After a hiatus that lasted roughly six years, Aston Martin revived the Vanquish nameplate as a flagship model last year. It's now joined by the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. The 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante joins Aston's lineup as a new flagship convertible. The new Vanquish Volante sources its power from the same 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 as the coupe model. Output is impressive, with the V-12 making 823 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. The peak torque figure is available all the way from 2000 to 5000 rpm. The Volante's soft top, which the brand calls K-fold, can be opened in 14 seconds and closed in 16 seconds. The roof function can be operated from the key fob when you're standing near the car, or while driving up to 31 mph. The Bilstein DTX dampers are technically shared with the coupe, though they've been reworked to account for the convertible's extra weight. The automaker hasn't announced pricing, though we're expecting the new Vanquish Volante to start at around $500,000. Between the coupe and the Volante, Aston Martin wants to keep the Vanquish's yearly production figures below 1000 units. Keep scrolling for more photos of the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
