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The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is a performance trim of the V8 Vantage grand tourer.

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On 25 January 2011, Aston Martin unveiled the V8 Vantage S, a more potent version of the V8 Vantage available in both coupé and Roadster body styles and designed to create a more sporty experience than the standard V8 Vantage. The engine is the same 4.7-litre AJ37 V8 found in the base Vantage, but with improved intake airflow, new mufflers, and new programming that keeps the exhaust system's bypass valves open for longer. The 4.7-litre V8 engine has been modified to deliver a peak power of 430 bhp (321 kW; 436 PS) at 7,300 rpm and torque of 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm representing an increase of 10 bhp and 20 Nm respectively. The modifications allowed for improved acceleration time of 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.0 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than the base model. Engine output flows through a new single-clutch 7-speed Graziano automated manual to a limited-slip rear differential; the carbon fibre driveshaft spins in an aluminium torque tube. From there, power is applied to the pavement via a set of (285/35) Bridgestone Potenza tyres on 19-inch cast aluminium wheels. Bushings, springs, and dampers were stiffened for the S model and the steering rack is quicker than in the base model. These modifications result in an exceptional level of response.

The aerodynamic enhancements include a deeper front bumper with carbon fibre splitter, larger side sills, a carbon fibre diffuser and a larger tailgate lip designed to sharpen the handling on the road. Additional visual differences include new wheels.

A major difference in the Vantage S is the inclusion of the Sportshift II transmission, a 7-speed sequential manual gearbox, as standard. The Sportshift II is 24 kg (53 lb) lighter than the 6-speed Sportshift fitted on the standard Vantage. This contributes, along with other weight saving parts, to a total vehicle kerb weight of 1,610 kg (3,549 lb), a reduction of 30 kg (66 lb) over the standard V8 Vantage.

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The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S appears as a low Tier 4 car. It can be unlocked by completing Cup 4 in career mode.

The V8 Vantage S is inferior to its main rival, the Ferrari California, in most aspects with abysmal acceleration, weaker handling & drift radius, and worse nitro efficiency. The V8 Vantage S can be described as one of the worst cars in the game for its performance range, being even worse than the Cadillac CTS-V Coupé, Renault Alpine A110-50, Dodge Charger SRT8, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, or even the Alutec Boost One, Nissan Juke R, Tesla Roadster, and BMW X6 M.

The V8 Vantage S competes as a starter's car for Tier 4, though it is highly recommended to buy the Ferrari California instead. The V8 Vantage S is a poor choice for Time-Limited Events, and Asphalt Academy and stands as the worst vehicle in Tier 4. For multiplayer, the V8 S is also a poor choice as it will be put in races against the aforementioned cars, none of which it can compete against.

Asphalt 7: Heat
Vehicles in Asphalt 7: Heat
Tier 1 Abarth 500 esseesse Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Mini Cooper S Coupé DeLorean DMC-12 Nissan Juke Nismo Hyundai Veloster Turbo Peugeot RCZ-R Mercedes-Benz Classe C Coupe Shelby GT500 Nissan 370Z BMW Z4 M Coupé BMW X6 M Tesla Roadster Nissan 370Z Nismo
Tier 2 BMW 1 Series M Coupe Ford Focus RS BMW Z4 sDrive35is Plymouth Prowler Hyundai Genesis Coupé Audi RS 3 Sportback Ford Mustang GT Audi TT RS Coupé Chevrolet Camaro GS Alutec Boost One Dodge Charger SRT8 Police Nissan Juke R Lotus Exige S Coupe
Tier 3 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Dodge Charger SRT8 BMW M3 GTS Audi RS 5 Coupé Lotus Evora S BMW M6 Coupe Aston Martin V12 Vantage Alfa Romeo 8C Aston Martin DBS Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
Tier 4 Cadillac CTS-V Coupé Dodge Viper ACR-X Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Jaguar 2012 XKR-S Bentley Continental GT Ferrari California Renault Alpine A110-50 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Aston Martin V12 Zagato Ferrari 599XX Mazda Furai
Tier 5 Nissan GT-R BMW M3 GT2 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Audi R8 GT Ferrari 458 Italia Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante Ferrari FF Ferrari 575M Maranello Ferrari F40 Marussia B2 Ferrari F12berlinetta
Tier 6 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) Ferrari 458 Spider McLaren MP4-12C Ferrari F50 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV Ferrari Enzo Lamborghini Reventón Aston Martin One-77
Tier 7 RUF Rt 12 S Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Ferrari 288 GTO Pagani Huayra RUF CTR 3 Ferrari FXX Evo McLaren F1 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Koenigsegg Agera R SSC Tuatara
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