Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Specs, Pics, Prices and Reviews

The S trailing the name of this Vantage stands for “sport” hardly astonishing news but the differences between sport and standard (one simply cannot employ so mundane a descriptor as “base” in connection with an Aston Martin) are a bit elusive.

S means a little more motor, a little more brake, a little more rubber, a little less weight, some small trim distinctions, and, of course, a little more money.

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Aston Martin DBS Volante Specs, Prices and Reviews

Aston Martin has been rather busy lately, finessing a big V-12 into the Vantage coupe, preparing for the launch of the highly anticipatedRapide four-door, and going all-out to create the $1.7 million, 700-hp One-77 supercar.

Not to mention engineering a Toyota iQ–based microcar called the Cygnet. (Yes, it’s real.) Add the new 2010 DBS Volante (Aston-speak for convertible) to the pile.

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