British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has introduced the new V12 Vantage S, which is claimed to be the fastest model yet offered by the carmaker.
The sports car is powered by a new AM28 6.0L V12 engine that features a Bosch engine management, while generates an output power of about 573PS and 620Nm of torque at 5,750rpm.
The engine is mated to a new seven-speed Sportshift III hydraulically actuated automated manual transmission (AMT) that offers motorsport-style paddle shift changes to deliver optimum performance and efficiency, while assisting to achieve a highest speed of 205mph.
V12 Vantage S features race car technologies such as CNC machined combustion chambers and hollow cam shafts, in addition to a three-stage adaptive damping that enables the driver to more accurately modify the car's dynamic character.
Additionally, the adaptive damping system allows driver to select 'Normal', 'Sport' and 'Track' modes via a button on the center console and offer dynamic performance as per the requirements, while managing the level of power steering assistance offered.
The new ZF Servotronic power assisted steering with a rapid 15:1 ratio is connected to the adaptive damping button to offer two-mode steering assistance to go with the 'Sport' or 'Normal' settings developed by the adaptive damping system.
