Aston Martin is preparing a concentrated performance showcase for the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The British marque will debut three new S-badged models at the event, with the DB12 S, Vantage S and DBX S all set to appear between 9 and 12 July.
It’s a neat snapshot of where Aston’s road-car range is heading, with more power, quicker responses and a clear emphasis on driver appeal across coupe, sports car and SUV formats.
At a glance
- Aston Martin will debut the DB12 S, Vantage S and DBX S at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- The DBX S leads the trio with 717 hp, 663 lb ft of torque and selected engine technology linked to the Valhalla supercar.
- Goodwood runs from 9 to 12 July, giving Aston Martin a high-profile stage for its expanded S performance line-up.
A three-model S push at Goodwood
The S badge has long served Aston Martin as shorthand for a more focused expression of an existing model.
For Goodwood 2026, that idea is being applied across three very different cars rather than reserved for a single halo variant.
The DB12 S takes the grand tourer brief and adds extra urgency, while the Vantage S sharpens Aston’s compact front-engined sports car.
The DBX S gives the brand’s SUV range a harder edge, bringing the highest power output of the trio and a useful weight reduction over the DBX707.
DB12 S and Vantage S focus the V8 formula
The DB12 S arrives with 690 hp and 590 lb ft of torque, figures that place it firmly in modern super-GT territory.
Aston Martin quotes a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.4 seconds, helped by an 8-speed automatic transmission capable of changing gear in 120 milliseconds.
The Vantage S is fractionally quicker off the line, recording a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.3 seconds.
Its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 has been tuned to deliver 670 hp and 590 lb ft of torque, giving the smaller car the kind of output that suits its more aggressive positioning.
On paper, the distinction between the two is clear.
The DB12 S looks set to remain the more polished long-distance machine, while the Vantage S should appeal to drivers who want Aston Martin’s V8 character in a more compact, direct package.
DBX S brings Valhalla influence to the SUV range
The DBX S is the most powerful member of this Goodwood trio.
It produces 717 hp and 663 lb ft of torque, with Aston Martin also bringing in selected engine technology associated with the Valhalla supercar.
That detail matters because it positions the DBX S as more than a simple output increase.
It suggests Aston Martin wants its performance SUV to feel more closely connected to the company’s newer high-performance engineering language.
The DBX S is also 47 kg lighter than the DBX707, an important gain in a segment where mass can quickly blunt response and braking feel.
Despite its size, the SUV matches the Vantage S from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Aston Martin |
|---|---|
| Models | DB12 S, Vantage S, DBX S |
| Event debut | Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 |
| Event dates | 9 to 12 July |
| DB12 S output | 690 hp and 590 lb ft of torque |
| DB12 S acceleration | 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds |
| DB12 S transmission | 8-speed automatic with 120-millisecond shifts |
| Vantage S engine | 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Vantage S output | 670 hp and 590 lb ft of torque |
| Vantage S acceleration | 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds |
| DBX S output | 717 hp and 663 lb ft of torque |
| DBX S acceleration | 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds |
| DBX S weight change | 47 kg lighter than DBX707 |
Goodwood is an ideal setting for this kind of reveal, particularly for a brand whose identity still depends heavily on sound, speed and theatre.
With three S models arriving together, Aston Martin is making a clear statement that its performance range won’t be confined to one flagship or one body style.
