2026 Aston Martin Vantage S debuts with handling and comfort updates

After a major overhaul of the Aston Martin Vantage in early 2024, the company has now announced a new version of it, called the Vantage S. The first deliveries will be made in Q4 2025.

The regular Vantage comes equipped with a 4.0-liter AMG V8 tuned to 665 PS (656 hp / 489 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. A ZF eight-speed transmission carries the torque to the wheels. The “S” version gets a boost to 680 PS (671 hp / 500 kW).

The peak torque stays the same, but improved throttle response and launch control let the coupe sprint 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, which is one-tenth of a second faster than the original can. It also reaches 200 km/h (124 mph) in as little as 10.1 seconds, but stays capped at 325 km/h (202 mph).

According to Aston Martin, chassis was one of the biggest focuses of the engineering team. Bilstein DTX adaptive shocks were tuned for maneuverability, and the springs and struts in the rear suspension were softened a bit for long-distance comfort. The rear subframe is now body-mounted, and all wheel camber angles were tweaked slightly.

On the outside, the Vantage S can be recognized by its hood vents, new aero at the front end and a larger rear spoiler. Together they are said to add 111 kilograms (245 pounds) of downforce at peak acceleration. The “S” letter trim for the front fenders is manually forged out of brass and then coated with glass enamel and chrome. 21-inch bi-color wheels are available as an option. The interior trim list is longer than ever, the company says.