New Aston Martin Vantage S ups the ability to 671bhp

However whereas the agency’s engineers needed the S to show higher agility, they weren’t ready to sacrifice compliance or refinement. As such, you’ll discover decreased rear-spring stiffness for improved low-speed journey, plus a ten per cent discount within the stiffness of the transmission mounts.

There’s a handful of visible modifications for Vantage S consumers to take pleasure in, too. On the entrance, there are new centrally-mounted bonnet vents obtainable in gloss black or carbon fibre, designed to extract scorching air from the engine. There are particular, hand-made S badges on the entrance wings, too, comprised of pink glass enamel and both darkish or brilliant chrome. Additional pink detailing can also be seen on the bespoke 21-inch Y-spoke wheels, hiding a set of contrasting bronze brake calipers.

To the rear, there’s a full-width spoiler, which not solely modifications the automotive’s look, however provides 44kg of downforce at high velocity. Additional updates beneath the automotive, together with a brand new entrance airdam and venturi vanes, add an extra 67kg of downforce.

Inside, there’s distinctive Alcantara and leather-based upholstery, with embroidered S logos comprising 2,500 particular person stitches and over 16m of thread. The automotive additionally options carbon fibre trim inlays – a function Aston claims provides “a modest weight saving” whereas completely capturing “the essence of S”. 

On high of this, house owners can specify a brand new, distinctive inside possibility package deal, bringing a alternative of pink or silver finishes to the knurled steel drive-mode controller, matching the dial to the automotive’s seatbelts and stitching. A Sport inside package deal can also be obtainable, with completely different supplies in each monotone and duotone colourways.

Regardless of apparently being obtainable to order now, Aston has to date solely provided an indicative on-the-road value of round £170,000 – round £5,000 greater than the usual automotive. The Vantage S will make its world debut on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity this week, with first deliveries anticipated earlier than the tip of the yr.

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