Carfection – Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Manual – Video

 

Aston Martin has finally given the V12 Vantage S a manual gearbox, is it better than the automatic? Oh yes. And then some.

• AM28 ALL-ALLOY, QUAD OVERHEAD CAMSHAFT, 48 VALVE, 5,935CC, V12
• FRONT MID-MOUNTED ENGINE, REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
• FULLY CATALYSED STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE BYPASS VALVES
• MAX POWER: 573 PS (565 BHP) AT 6,750 RPM
• MAX TORQUE: 620 NM (457 LB FT) AT 5,750 RPM
• ACCELERATION: 0-60MPH: 3.7 SECS
• ACCELERATION: 0-100 KM/H: 3.9 SECS
• MAX SPEED (ESTIMATED): 328 KM/H (205 MPH)