Aston Martin has unveiled an open-top version of its V12 Vantage S dubbed the V12 Vantage S Roadster capable of 565 bhp and 620 Nm and a top speed of 201mph making it the fastest Roadster ever from the car manufacturer.
A replacement of the V12 Vantage Roadster, which was dropped from company’s website last week, the car packs a 565bhp 6.0-litre V12 engine from Vanquish alongside a new engine management system as well as new stainless steel exhaust.
The V12 Vantage S Roadster can do 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds and offers 457lb/ft torque delivered to the delivered to the rear wheels through the Graziano 7-speed automated manual box.
Though a little slower than the coupe, the Vantage S packs a range of features offered by the former including the three-stage adaptive dampers; carbon fibre and titanium or silver mesh grill; and lightweight forged alloy wheels among all other things.
Interested buyers can also opt for personalisation of the car from ‘Q by Aston Martin’ with features like red tinted carbon fibre for both interior as well as exterior.
“The new V12 Vantage S Roadster not only looks the part, but has been engineered and built to showcase the ethos of Aston Martin: power, beauty and soul”, said Aston Martin’s Marek Reichman.
“The authentic appeal of its style, performance, quality and craftsmanship ensure its stands head and shoulders above others in its sector and delivers that most precious of experiences – fun – in abundance!”
Aston Martin hasn’t detailed the pricing of the new V12 Vantage S Roadster, but it is expected to cost around £153,000 – £155,000.
[The article originally appeared on The News Reports]
