More fun for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S with the 7-speed manual gearbox

Purist drivers and car enthusiasts who enjoy a more classic and less artificial driving experience have something to celebrate. The British brand has announced that the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage S will be available with a seven-speed manual gearbox, while also keeping the Sportshift III automatic gearbox for those who want it.

Nowadays it is even surprising that a supercar fit for road use is not sold with an automatic gearbox alone. The most striking thing about this manual Aston Martin V12 Vantage S is that it uses seven speeds and that, in addition, first gear is engaged by pushing down. To make downshifts somewhat easier when driving fast, it features a system called AMSHIFT.

AMSHIFT automatically performs heel-and-toe blipping, matching the rotational speeds of the transmission and the engine, thus avoiding a possible rear-axle lock-up and, consequently, a very likely snap of the rear end when entering the corner.

The manual V12 Vantage S retains all the performance of its automatic counterpart, that is, the same 6-litre engine with 575 CV, a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h.

Optionally it can be ordered with the Sport-Plus Pack, which brings exterior modifications with five body colours and changes to the mirrors, grille, sills and diffuser in contrasting finishes to attract even more attention. The wheels are 10-spoke and finished in graphite.

Less significant are the updates made to the interior of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. It receives a new AMi III infotainment system, which improves on the previous AMi II, with new graphics, faster and more intuitive navigation through the different options, and real-time traffic information among other features.

The first deliveries of this British supercar will reach Europe during the third quarter of 2016.

Source | Aston Martin

Technical specifications of this car

RoadsterAston Martin Vantage4 versions · from 200,000 €