2026 Aston Martin Vantage S Debuts Globally with AMG-Powered Twin-Turbo V8 Engine

Aston Martin has introduced the Vantage S, a sharper, performance-focused version of its smallest coupe. The new model is set to make its dynamic debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will participate in the iconic hill climb. Inspired by the DBX S, the Vantage S aims to push the limits of the brand’s performance with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine and other performance upgrades. Aston Martin has enhanced various elements to sharpen the car’s handling. Updates include reworked chassis tuning, recalibrated damping, and a new throttle pedal for improved driver feedback.

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A 10% reduction in transmission mount stiffness further boosts refinement by lowering powertrain vibrations, resulting in a more engaging and connected driving feel.

Aston Martin Vantage S: Design

At the front, the Aston Martin Vantage S gets a new look with centrally placed bonnet blades. You can choose them in gloss black or carbon fibre. These aren’t just for show—they help pull hot air out from the engine, keeping things cooler under the hood during a drive.

On the sides, you’ll spot a small ‘S’ badge on each front fender. Each one is handmade from brass, featuring a red glass enamel centre and a chrome finish surrounding it. The finish can match the chrome used on the Aston Martin wings, depending on what the buyer picks. The car also offers 21-inch satin black wheels with a red graphic, along with bronze-painted brake callipers that complete the look.

Aston Martin Vantage S: Interior

The Aston Martin Vantage S cabin features embroidered ‘S’ logos on the upper shoulder panels of the seats. Each logo uses around 2,500 stitches and over 16 metres of thread. The Aston Martin wings are also embroidered on the headrests. Buyers can choose a method that presses the wings into the leather using heat and pressure. The ‘S’ mark is also placed on the door treadplates and inside the engine bay.

Aston Martin offers an interior package for the Vantage S. The drive mode rotary dial comes in red or silver anodised metal. This dial matches the seatbelts, stitching, and embroidery. These details give the cabin a consistent look and reflect the identity of the Vantage S.

Aston Martin Vantage S: Engine

At the heart of the Vantage S is a revised 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which now delivers 680bhp and 800Nm of torque. This makes it the most powerful Vantage ever produced. The car accelerates from 0–100kmph in 3.3 seconds—faster than its predecessor by 0.1 seconds. While the top speed remains 303kmph, the key upgrades focus on improving agility and overall dynamics.

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Scheduled for launch in late 2025, the Aston Martin Vantage S will be offered in both Coupe and Roadster forms. With its upgraded powertrain, advanced handling package, and aggressive design elements, the Vantage S aims to be the most exciting version of Aston Martin’s compact sports car line-up.