After Aston Martin pulled the covers off the 2026 Vantage Roadster, it didn’t take a genius to figure the Vantage S was next. And sure enough, it is. The British marque has officially announced the 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S, and yes, it’s faster, sharper, and more expensive—as tradition dictates.
Billed as the most performance-focused Vantage to date, the S variant brings the familiar 4.0L twin-turbo V8, now bumped to 680 PS (670 hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. That’s 30 more horses over the standard Vantage, and enough to shave 0.1 seconds off the 0-60 mph sprint, bringing it down to 3.3 seconds. And in another 0.1 seconds, the needle did be at 100 km/h (62 mph). That’s right. The Vantage makes the century sprint in just 3.4 seconds. Though the top speed remains unchanged at a very healthy 202 mph (325 km/h).
Handling gets some love too. The chassis sees subtle tweaks, including stiffer front-end geometry, firmer Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, a revised rear subframe now bolted directly to the body (no rubber bushings here), and even a slight reduction in transmission mount stiffness for better ride compliance. Steering feel and cornering grip are said to be noticeably improved, but we’ll believe it when we try it.
Visually, the S doesn’t shout, but it definitely mutters something aggressive. There’s a new set of centrally mounted bonnet blades, a full-width decklid spoiler adding up to 111 kg (245 lb) of downforce at Vmax, and the kind of minor aero upgrades that give PR folks plenty to talk about. The fenders wear small “S” badging made of forged brass and infilled with red enamel—because, you know, jewelry.
Inside, you get a unique Alcantara and leather combo called “Accelerate,” embroidered S logos stitched with over 16 meters (52 feet) of thread (because someone counted), and a color-matched anodized drive mode rotary in either red or silver. It’s all very “performance luxe,” which is what you’re paying for.
And yes, it will make its dynamic debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed before deliveries begin in Q4 2025. Available as both Coupe and Roadster, for those who like their high-speed thrills with either a roof or a breeze. Meanwhile, you are welcome to learn more HERE. Before that, you may want to skip ahead for a few more looks.
Images: Aston Martin.
