2016 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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After its tolerably successful debut as a 2-seat coupe in 2013, Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage gained an “S” (Sport) designation for 2014 and added a convertible Roadster trim for the 2015 model year. The 2016 V12 Vantage, again available in both coupe and convertible trims, boasts the British automaker’s most potent powerplant in a body that’s shed 100-plus pounds of weight for better performance and improved fuel efficiency.
Among the weight-saving enhancements for the 2016 V12 Vantage S and V12 Vantage S Roadster are reworked sport seats with Kevlar frames, newly available carbon fiber interior accents, and a new carbon fiber grille. Other tweaks include a revised hood design, newly minted black side window treatments, and the debut of Aston Martin’s unique Easy-Start touch-button ignition.
Available only in rear-wheel drive (RWD), the 2016 V12 Vantage S and V12 Vantage Roadster each pack Aston Martin’s awesome 6.0-liter V12 engine, putting out 565 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque under the management of the Sportshift III 7-speed auto-manual transmission, which was introduced last year. Reviewers laud the auto-manual's smoothness on the highway or the track, but warn of a tendency to choppiness at lower speeds. The power figures above also represent an 11 hp, 37 lb-ft improvement on the original V12 Vantage, which debuted in 2013, and are a direct result of CNC-machined combustion chambers and weight-saving hollow camshafts.
EPA mileage estimates for the V12 remain 12 mpg city/18 highway/14 combined. The V12 Vantage S will go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph. The V12 Vantage Roadster, which totes some additional weight despite the fabric roof, tops out at 201 mph. Each V12 Vantage can be equipped with an available driver-selectable Sport mode that adjusts throttle response, shift points, and even the already grin-inducing engine note to further widen your driving horizons. Also available is the selectable 3-stage suspension damping system (with Normal, Sport, and Track settings) that makes the V12 Vantage one of the most agile country cruisers in its class.
On the exterior, look for newly redesigned 19-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, and heated power-folding outside mirrors. Inside, expect both the coupe and the convertible to sport premium leather upholstery, power-adjustable sport seats, memory for driver settings, and full power accessories. Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering are once again standard, as are an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a remote garage door opener, and rear parking sensors. The 2016 V12 Vantage Roadster features a power-opening/closing convertible roof that can be operated at speeds of up to 30 mph.
Technology in the 2016 V12 Vantage includes standard Bluetooth hands-free calling, GPS navigation, and a 160-watt Aston Martin audio setup with a 6-CD changer and an auxiliary audio input.
The V12 Vantage S offers 10.6 cubic feet of trunk space, the Roadster significantly less due to its stowable convertible roof.
Options include heated seats, a rear-view camera, front parking sensors, various exterior badging and trim enhancements, a 600-watt Aston Martin premium stereo, and a 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen audio system. There’s even an available driving course to help you get the most out of your new ride.
Standard safety features aboard the 2016 V12 Vantage S and V12 Vantage Roadster include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, side-mounted airbags, self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, and a remote antitheft alarm.
Despite the advantages of Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage, rivals such as Jaguar’s similarly equipped and powered F-TYPE R and Chevy’s power-packed Corvette Z06 boast just as much driving panache at a far more manageable MSRP. Other challengers, like the Porsche 911 and Audi R8, offer significantly more refinement at a similar cost.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.1 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: suede
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.1 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation