Underlining its commitment to building exceptional sports cars that appeal to the most discerning enthusiasts, Aston Martin has ushered in its 17MY range by offering the sensational V12 Vantage S with a manual transmission.
The seven-speed manual transmission features a classic dog-leg first gear position; an echo from the past that will be welcomed by driving enthusiasts.
This dog-leg configuration also ensures the gears used most frequently are located in a double ‘H’ pattern like that of a conventional six-speed manual.
The new manual transmission also features AMSHIFT. The system, which is driver selectable uses clutch, gear position and propshaft sensors, together with finely-tuned programming of the
engine management, to mimic the technique of heel-and-toe downshifts; the act of blipping the throttle while braking
and changing gear. AMSHIFT also offers the capability of full-throttle upshifts for maximum smoothness and minimal interruption in acceleration.
Though their style of delivery are different, whether manual or Sportshift III, potent performance is guaranteed with the V12 Vantage S accelerating from a standstill to 62mph in 3.9 seconds and both can
reach 205mph.