Is there a new Aston being launched tomorrow?

[Stark999]

I hear it under good authority that the Vantage S and DB12 S are coming .. I know we saw the testing of the DB12 S potentially. Just saw on Insta and there is a post flashing tomorrows date

[ThomW]

Stark999 said:

I hear it under good authority that the Vantage S and DB12 S are coming .. I know we saw the testing of the DB12 S potentially. Just saw on Insta and there is a post flashing tomorrows date

One of the buzzwords on the teaser was 'Sharpen' so i'm guessing it'll be the DB12S given we've seen it testing and the Vantage was only released recently.

[Stark999]

Yup def DB12 S

[cb804]

Found this online... "Aston Martin is all set to reveal a new version of the DB12 grand tourer on July 9. It is expected to be a sharper and sportier version, possibly called the DB12 S or DB12 AMR.

There are no official details of the new DB12 S yet, but according to our sources, it will be lighter and more powerful than the standard model. We’ve been told that the DB12 S will be as much as 50 kg lighter and will have around 20 hp more.

The DB12 S is also expected to feature a new exhaust system with vertically stacked quad exhaust tips at the back. It will also feature a revised suspension setup for sharper and precise handling"

[Stark999]

Contradicting stories. Two dealers I have spoken to says it’s the Vantage and one person I know, who knows someone at the factory, says it’s a DB12

[V8 Minotaur]

Yep, dealer I spoke to today says it’s the Vantage S launch tomorrow.

[cb804]

Vantage S just announced

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65332394/2026-a...

https://youtu.be/5Tblu_1dbxs?si=iIFHLVDbWkcWdQxS

Edited by cb804 on Wednesday 9th July 01:31

[BenAstonV12]

"The 2026 Vantage S now produces 670 horsepower at 6000 rpm—giving it a 14-hp advantage over the standard car. Despite the bump in horsepower, the S retains the regular Vantage's 590-pound-foot torque maximum, and just like the standard Vantage, the long hood at the front of the car houses an AMG-sourced twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 that sends power exclusively to the rear wheels...The changes don't stop there. Aston Martin's engineers reworked the throttle pedal weight and response to better fit their idea of what an "S" car should feel like. There's new suspension hardware too, along with softer transmission mounting points and a retuned chassis intended to improve driver engagement. New camber, toe, and caster settings are said to create a sharper and more responsive front end under high lateral loads. The rear subframe is now mounted directly to the body, instead of rubber bushings as before."

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65332394/2026-a...

[SuperCarrera]

Vantage S. And it looks good.

[Gary C]

cb804 said:

a new exhaust system with vertically stacked quad exhaust tips

yuck !

[KevinBird]

Gary C said:

yuck !

They look the same as before?

[Minglar]

KevinBird said:

Gary C said:

yuck !

They look the same as before?

I think they were talking about DB12. The new “S” version is likely to have a similar exhaust set up to the recently released DBX S. That’s how the mule looked anyway. BRM.

[RoNNy379CH]

Only the S Version of DB12 get a new rear layout. Vantage S become some carbon parts on hood and the dual ducktail. Ahh and dont forget the S badges on the fenders.

The DB12 S will be 50 kg lighter than the standard model and is expected to have around 20 hp more. It will get a new exhaust system with vertically stacked quad tips, similar to the one on the DBX S. The suspension will also be tuned for a more sporty ride.

This is the DB12 S mule. Articlelink

[V8 Minotaur]

Minglar said:

KevinBird said:

Gary C said:

yuck !

They look the same as before?

I think they were talking about DB12. The new S version is likely to have a similar exhaust set up to the recently released DBX S. That s how the mule looked anyway. BRM.

They look ok on the tall DBX S but even an S DB12 needs to retain a certain suave GT look to it.

As for the Vantage S it seems that every area has had a thorough going over to home the alertness and responsiveness - this should make for some interesting comparisons to the 911 now.

Edited by V8 Minotaur on Wednesday 9th July 09:58

Edited by V8 Minotaur on Wednesday 9th July 09:58

[dbs2000]

I like it. The new Vantage is definitely a looker compared to the outgoing one

[RoNNy379CH]

It would be very interesting to know if they have installed the Turbo Boost Box from the new Vanquish for better throttle response.

[V8 Minotaur]

Good thought - it would yes.

[AdamV12V]

[Gary C]

V8 Minotaur said:

Minglar said:

KevinBird said:

Gary C said:

yuck !

They look the same as before?

I think they were talking about DB12. The new S version is likely to have a similar exhaust set up to the recently released DBX S. That s how the mule looked anyway. BRM.

They look ok on the tall DBX S but even an S DB12 needs to retain a certain suave GT look to it.

As for the Vantage S it seems that every area has had a thorough going over to home the alertness and responsiveness - this should make for some interesting comparisons to the 911 now.

Edited by V8 Minotaur on Wednesday 9th July 09:58

Edited by V8 Minotaur on Wednesday 9th July 09:58

Ah, two each side

Not four in a line vertically !

Come to think about it, that would be daft.

[christof]

Any info about pricing?