Do you find the standard Vanquish a little soft? Well, we have good news for you: Aston Martin has unveiled the new Vanquish S, which gains sharper styling, sportier suspension and, yes, more power.
The naturally aspirated 6,0-litre V12 now makes a healthy 444 kW, with the British automaker claiming improved throttle response – thanks to a revised intake system – too. Rumour has it this extra oomph sees the obligatory 0-100 km/h sprint time fall three-tenths to 3,5 seconds.
The calibration of the eight-speed automatic transmission, meanwhile, has also been revised to deliver faster gearshifts and “greater refinement at low speeds”. Likewise, the suspension, damper internals, spring rates and anti-roll bar bushes have also been retuned to give the Vanquish S “a keener edge in the more sporting suspension modes”.
The Vanquish S furthermore features a new aerodynamic package comprising a revised front splitter and rear diffuser, both of which have been fashioned from naked carbon-fibre. A number of new options – including carbon-fibre bonnet louvres, new forged five-spoke wheels and a choice of “striking painted graphics packs” – are also on offer.
The Aston Martin Vanquish S will be available in both Coupe and Volante body styles, with deliveries in initial markets starting in December 2016.
