V12 Vantage S vs. its rivals

Following its unveiling last month, Aston Martin has now announced pricing and full specifications for the new V12 Vantage S.

In the UK the cost is £138,000, an amount that pitches it against coupé rivals such as the Audi R8 V10 Plus S tronic and Porsche 911 Turbo S:

Model	V12 Vantage S	R8 V10 Plus S tronic	911 Turbo S
UK price	£138,000	£128,710	£140,852
Engine	6.0 litre V12	5.2 litre V10	3.8 litre F6
Power	565 bhp (421 kW / 573 PS)	542 bhp (405 kW / 550 PS)	552 bhp (412 kW / 560 PS)
Torque	620 Nm (457 lb/ft)	540 Nm (398 lb/ft)	700 Nm (516 lb/ft)
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed S tronic dual-clutch	7-speed PDK dual-clutch
Driven wheels	Rear	All	All
0-62 mph (100 km/h)	3.9 secs	3.5 secs	3.1 secs
Top speed	205 mph (330 km/h)	197 mph (318 km/h)	197 mph (318 km/h)
Weight	1,665 kg (3,670 lbs)	1,595 kg (3,516 lbs)	1,605 kg (3,538 lbs)

The V12 Vantage S has been priced at $184,995 for the United States market, while in Germany it costs €179,950. Buyers in Australia will have to part with A$389,300.