Aston Martin decided that the more muscular version of the Vantage deserved to lose the roof. The result is an elegant way to walk your hair in the wind…and fast.
The Vantage was always considered the “Aston baby”, until in 2013, in a daydream of insanity, the brand decided to place a colossal V12 engine under the small hood of the brand's entry-level model.
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Since that day, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S has been hailed as one of the brand's most dynamic models, probably due to its lighter weight and shorter wheelbase compared to its older brother equipped with a similar block, the DB9.
s Let's be honest: if the goal is to make faster lap times, we don't want an Aston Martin, what we want is a Ferrari 458 Speciale or a Mclaren 650s. The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S is a car designed for rushed gentlemen.
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S appears as the British house's most dynamic convertible ever, even so, it is noted that the structural reinforcements were not forgotten and showed on the scale: another 80kg is the price to pay for not having a roof to separate us of the orchestra that is played by the exhaust system. But it's not a case of worrying, performance is assured with 573hp of power at 6750rpm.
All the power produced by the AM28 block of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster is passed, of course, to the rear wheels through a 7-speed Sportshift III gear, developed during the endurance tests, to guarantee speed changes fast and accurate. The advertised top speed is 323 km/h while the advertised torque of 620 Nm contributes to the sprint to 100 km/h lasting just 3.9 seconds.
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The aesthetic elements of this Aston Martin V12 Vantage S are similar to those found in the coupé version, such as the hood, with the appropriate air vents to ensure that the block is cooled more effectively. At the back we find an elongated trunk lid that gives a superb “arrow” look to the set. Carbon details abound both on the outside, for example on the front grille, and on the inside, for example on the gearshift paddles.
Inside there are no big surprises: the nobility of materials is typical of Aston Martin, as well as the almost obsessive concern with detail. Of course, for the most demanding customer, the brand offers even more customization options through the Q By Aston Martin program.
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Opinion
We are well aware that on a dynamic level, convertible versions tend to be less capable than coupé versions. The question that arises is: is it worth it? Well, in our opinion, and taking into account the luxury Grand Tourer character that identifies the brand, each one of the extra 80 kg is worth. Let's be honest: if the goal is to make faster lap times, we don't want an Aston Martin, what we want is a 458 Speciale or a 650s. The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, this, is a car designed for rushing gentlemen.
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