Images: Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2010-13)
Released in April 2010, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage initially available as a two-seat, high-performance coupe, though a Roadster variant followed in 2012. Manufactured in Warwickshire, England, the rear-wheel drive V12 Vantage was powered by an all-alloy 5.9-litre V12 petrol engine – shared with the Aston Martin DBS – which had double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.7:1; a six-speed manual transmission was fitted as standard… Read full Aston Martin V12 Vantage review
Images: Aston Martin V12 Vantage S (2014-17)
Released in Australia in early 2014, the V12 Vantage S was powered by Aston Martin’s 6.0-litre AM28 V12 petrol engine with a seven-speed ‘Sportshift III’ automated manual transmission (AMT). In addition to its drivetrain, the V12 Vantage S had a new exhaust system, ZF Servotronic power assisted steering (with a quicker 15:1 ratio) and three-stage adaptive suspension damping with selectable Normal, Sport and Track modes. Visually, the V12 Vantage S could be identified by its forged ten-spoke alloy wheels, new grille (with black carbon fibre or titanium silver mesh), black painted roof and part-painted boot panel.
