Aston Martin’s DB12 family has gained a sharper edge in Singapore with the arrival of the DB12 S order book.
The new variant sits above the standard DB12 as a more focused take on the brand’s Super Tourer formula, adding extra V8 output, standard carbon-ceramic braking and more assertive bodywork.
It also arrives with the kind of local pricing that places it firmly in rarefied territory, starting at $1,080,000 before COE and options.
At a glance
- Aston Martin has opened orders for the DB12 S in Singapore.
- The twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 now produces 690 hp and 800 Nm, with carbon-ceramic brakes fitted as standard.
- Singapore pricing starts at $1,080,000 before COE and options, with first deliveries expected from the second quarter of 2027.
A sharper DB12 for Singapore buyers
The DB12 S builds on the DB12’s grand touring brief rather than abandoning it, but the changes are clearly aimed at drivers who want the car to feel more alert.
Aston Martin has positioned the S as a flagship variant, giving it a stronger engine tune and S-specific calibration for the chassis and powertrain.
That matters because the DB12 already occupies an interesting space in Aston Martin’s modern line-up.
It’s not simply a long-distance coupe with a large engine, and it isn’t presented as a stripped-out circuit machine either.
The S treatment pushes it closer to the performance end of that spectrum while keeping the Super Tourer identity intact.
More V8 power and faster response
The headline change sits under the bonnet, where the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 now develops 690 hp and 800 Nm of torque.
That’s an increase over the standard DB12’s 671 hp output, while torque remains a substantial 800 Nm.
The extra power trims the 0–62 mph sprint from 3.6 seconds to 3.5 seconds.
Top speed remains unchanged at 202 mph, which suggests the S model is less about chasing a bigger maximum number and more about sharpening the car’s response.
Standard carbon-ceramic brakes add another meaningful hardware upgrade, particularly for owners who plan to exploit the car’s performance more regularly.
The S-specific chassis and powertrain calibration should also give the DB12 S a more immediate character than the regular car, though its real-world personality will depend on how those changes feel on Singapore roads and beyond.
The S look brings more aggression
Aston Martin has made sure the DB12 S is visually distinct without turning it into something unrecognisable.
The front end receives a redesigned splitter and bonnet louvres, giving the car a more purposeful face.
Gloss-black sill extensions lower the visual stance, while a fixed rear spoiler and new diffuser add more drama at the back.
The stacked quad exhausts are perhaps the clearest signal that this is the sharper DB12, giving the rear view a more muscular signature than the standard car.
It’s an assertive package, but still recognisably in Aston Martin’s modern design language, where clean surfacing does much of the heavy lifting.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Aston Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | DB12 S |
| Engine | Twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 |
| Power | 690 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm |
| 0–62 mph | 3.5 seconds |
| Top speed | 202 mph |
| Brakes | Carbon-ceramic brakes as standard |
| Singapore price | From $1,080,000 before COE and options |
| First deliveries | Expected from Q2 2027 |
For Singapore buyers, the DB12 S is a more serious expression of Aston Martin’s grand touring recipe, with just enough extra performance and visual intent to separate it from the standard car.
At more than $1 million before COE and options, it’s unmistakably an indulgence, but one aimed at drivers who want their Aston Martin to feel a little sharper every time the road opens up.
