The 2025 Aston Martin Vantage S has been revealed with a 500kW twin-turbocharged V8 powertrain and driver-focused chassis upgrades ahead of its public debut at this weekend’s 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Described by the British brand as “the most performance focused Vantage”, the S adds more power, more prestige and, ultimately, more performance – for a yet to be announced price.
The Vantage S is yet to be confirmed for Australian release, but will be available in both Coupe and Roadster (convertible) body styles in the UK, where first deliveries are scheduled by the end of this year.
Based on previous Aston Martin model launches, it is likely to become available in Australia sometime in 2026.
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If it’s sold here, the Vantage S Coupe is expected to be priced around $450,000 before on-road costs, around $40,000 more than the regular Vantage V8 Coupe ($410,000 plus on-roads).
The same price premium would see the Vantage S Roadster start at around $475,000.
In the Vantage S, the Mercedes-AMG sourced 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 produces 500kW – an additional 11kW – and the same 600Nm of torque, but the latter is delivered over 3000-6000rpm rather than 2000-5000rpm in the standard version.
The more highly strung V8 powers the rear wheels through a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and carbon-fibre driveshaft, shaving 0.1 seconds from the official 0-100km/h acceleration claim (now 3.4 seconds), with 0-200km/h pace now quoted at 10.1 seconds.
Aston Martin says the Vantage S has the same 202mph (326km/h) top speed, despite the increased power.
Yet the figures don’t tell the full story, with Aston Martin also having made significant chassis changes to give the S greater point-to-point capability.
The driving experience has been a key focus, with retuned front dampers designed to deliver better front-end steering feel, while revised rear suspension damping aimed at improving low-speed ride quality.
Steering directness and feedback is also said to be sharper, with the rear subframe now mounted directly to the chassis instead of via rubber bushes, while the transmission tunnel is claimed to be 10 per cent stiffer.
The throttle pedal, too, has been recalibrated for better feel and more precise modulation, while wheel camber, toe and caster settings have all been ‘finessed’ to further sharpen the steering, and to maximise the front-end’s mechanical grip when the car is under load.
On the outside, the Vantage S has a new front bumper air-dam and venturi vanes which, combined with underbody aero changes and a larger rear deck spoiler, adds a claimed 67kg of extra downforce at the car’s 326km/h top speed.
There are also two ‘bonnet blades’ finished in either gloss black or ‘2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre’, while hand-made forged brass ‘S’ badges with red details grace on the front guards and bootlid, with red also splashed around the front spoiler and rear diffuser.
Optional 21-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels in satin black with red details also follow the red theme, which is carried through to the cabin where leather-trimmed sports seats wear S logos on their ‘shoulders’ and head restraints.
The British automaker says 16 metres of thread was used in the cabin, including more than 2500 individual stitches.
Buyers can also choose an optional red or silver anodised knurled metal version of the centre rotary drive-mode selector, with the colour choice matched to the seatbelts, stitching and cabin embroidery.
An ‘Inspire Sport’ interior package is also optional, bringing aniline leather and Alcantara materials.
Previous versions of the Vantage S have included V8 and V12 versions, but Aston Martin has previously said the latest Vantage – which was heavily facelifted in 2024 – will offer V8 power only.
That’s despite Aston Martin launching a brand-new V12 in its third-generation Vanquish in 2024, which is currently priced at $737,000 before on-road costs in Australia.
The 614kW/1000Nm 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 came as the UK brand declared V12 engines still had years left in Aston Martin showrooms, despite tightening emissions laws and the auto industry’s push towards electrification globally.
The Vanquish V12 followed the 2023 release of the rival Lamborghini Reuvelto, fitted with a hybrid V12 powertrain, while the Ferrari 12Cilindri (which translates to 12 cylinders) was launched in May 2024.
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