Aston Martin Vanquish S to Take On Top Ferrari GT

If you find yourself asking what the need is for extra power without the means to control it, don't concern yourself in the

The Vanquish S features a few subtle changes to the handsome Vanquish exterior. (Photo: Aston Martin)

slightest. The braking system of the stock Vanquish, widely regarded as the car's most aggravating flaw, has been improved in the new Vanquish S, plus quite a bit more. As standard equipment it features the stock model's smart Sports Dynamic suspension, steering and brake package upgrade. New springs cut the ride height by 0.2 inches, while the spring rates have been adjusted to improve handling. New dampers help to improve high-speed stability during cornering, while shorter steering arms provide turn-in responses that are 20 percent quicker than stock.

For the sake of aerodynamics, as well as safety, and to effectively achieve the claimed top speed of over 200 mph, the Vanquish S features a few subtle changes to its handsome exterior. The instantly recognizable Aston grille has been tweaked slightly, and now features a different mesh pattern for increased airflow. The redesigned lower front valance improves high-speed stability as well. Around back, Aston engineers have modified the trunklid to reduce rear lift and reduce drag to 0.32 Cd. Aside from these small changes, the hand-built, aluminum-bodied Vanquish S will remain virtually the same as the stock model.

The two duties of the Vanquish S, enhancing the range-topping model and putting distance between it and the remarkably

Aston Martin hasn't confirmed final pricing, but it's likely on par with a fully-furnished, four-bedroom, three-bath house in the heart of a major metropolitan city. (Photo: Aston Martin)

similar-in-appearance DB9, have been completed with great success, but at what price? Aston Martin hasn't confirmed final pricing, but it's likely on par with a fully-furnished, four-bedroom, three-bath house in the heart of a major metropolitan city. To ease the pain, Aston will be throwing in, free of charge, one-on-one driving lessons at either of three global locations: Michigan, USA; Millbrook, UK; and Lommel, Belgium.

Aston Martin also reassures its clients and admirers that production of the standard 460 horsepower Vanquish will continue. Global availability of the S-model will be announced at a later date.