Aston Martin has brought the Vantage S to Singapore, giving local buyers access to a more focused version of its front-engined sports car.
The formula is familiar in the best way, with more power from the twin-turbo V8, tighter chassis tuning and just enough visual differentiation to mark it out without turning the car into theatre.
For drivers cross-shopping serious performance machinery, the headline figure is hard to ignore.
At a glance
- Aston Martin’s Vantage S is now available to order in Singapore.
- The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 671 bhp and 800 Nm, with 0 to 100 km/h taking 3.4 seconds.
- Singapore pricing starts from $880,000 before COE and options.
A more assertive Vantage without losing the plot
The Vantage S sits above the standard Vantage with a modest but meaningful output increase.
Its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 now makes 671 bhp, up from 656 bhp, while torque remains at a substantial 800 Nm.
That gives it a power advantage over the Porsche 911 GT3, even if the two cars approach performance from very different philosophical corners.
Aston Martin has also improved the launch control system, helping the Vantage S reach 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
It’s the kind of gain that suits the S badge well, focusing on response and repeatability rather than simply chasing a dramatic new identity.
Chassis tuning aimed at keener response
The more important work may be underneath the bodywork.
Aston Martin has recalibrated the Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers and fitted stiffer rear springs, with the aim of improving agility and front-end grip.
The rear subframe is now directly mounted, a detail intended to give the driver a clearer read on what the car is doing through the steering and chassis.
Revised camber, toe and caster settings further sharpen the car’s reactions.
On a car as powerful as the Vantage, those changes matter because they shape how approachable the performance feels, not just how fast it is on paper.
Subtle S cues inside and out
The Vantage S avoids a heavy-handed makeover.
New bonnet vents help extract heat from the V8, while the rear gains discreet S badging and a full-width decklid spoiler.
It looks closer to a factory-honed driver’s car than a special edition built around ornament.
Inside, Aston Martin pairs Alcantara and leather with satin carbon fibre trim.
The seats carry embroidered S logos alongside the Aston Martin wings, giving the cabin a more specific identity without straying far from the Vantage’s existing grand touring character.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Aston Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | Vantage S |
| Engine | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 |
| Power | 671 bhp |
| Torque | 800 Nm |
| Acceleration | 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds |
| Chassis | Recalibrated Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, stiffer rear springs, directly mounted rear subframe |
| Interior | Alcantara and leather with satin carbon fibre trim |
| Price | From $880,000 before COE and options in Singapore |
| Availability | Available to order in Singapore |
The Vantage S should appeal to buyers who want the Aston Martin character with a firmer dynamic edge, particularly in a market where high-performance sports cars are judged as much by feel as by figures.
It doesn’t abandon the Vantage’s style-led appeal, but it gives the package a sharper point.
