2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S The Vantage S coupe and Roadster are hand built at Aston Martin's global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire alongside the V8 Vantage and V12 Vantage. The system benefits from a single manual clutch mated with electronic switching gear to change ratios and was designed from the ground-up exclusively for the V8 Vantage S. Aston Martin specifically chose to develop the Sportshift system owing to its inherent sporting benefits including mass saving, low complexity of moving parts, and real tangible gear changes.
Electro-hydraulic controls are actuated via two steering column mounted magnesium paddles allowing the driver to shift up or down. Sportshift II is lighter than Sportshift featured on the standard Vantage.
The seventh gear is a longer ratio delivering a quieter, more refined cruising gear for motorway stretches and also delivers increased fuel economy.
The new seven speed automated manual is standard on the Vantage S perfectly suiting the sporting nature of the car. Selecting 'Sport' mode delivers a sharper throttle response together with a sportier exhaust note. This mode is designed for use in more dynamic driving situations where sharper responses are required, extracting the maximum performance from the car.
The Vantage S bridges the gap between the V8 Vantage and the Vantage GT4 endurance race car offered by Aston Martin Racing. The standard components of the Vantage platform lend themselves perfectly to competition and produce a race-fit car with only minor modification. In 2011, the Vantage GT4 was updated to take advantage of the increased aerodynamic benefits of the V12 Vantage and V8 Vantage S' body styling.
With knowledge from the track filtering into Aston Martin's road cars and the ease of driving them filtering onto the race track, the Vantage S benefits from having its handling characteristics honed by the marque's knowledgeable and talented engineers.
An upgraded braking system plays a central role to the Vantage S' dynamics, with a new larger diameter front brake disc, 380mm compared to 355mm on the V8 Vantage, six piston front calipers and a new generation of brake control module.
The 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S bridges the gap between the V8 Vantage and also the Vantage GT4 endurance race automobile offered by Aston Martin Racing. In 2011, the Vantage GT4 was updated to require advantage of the increased aerodynamic edges of the V12 Vantage and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S’ body styling.
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