2014–2017 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Vantage S Roadster Specs & Performance

The V12 Vantage S Roadster brought Aston Martin’s twelve-cylinder drama into an open-top format without diluting its performance focus. Covering 2014–2017, it combined a naturally aspirated 5.9-liter V12 with 565 hp and 457 lb-ft, sending power to the rear wheels through a seven-speed Sportshift III automated manual. A 201 mph top speed and 3.8-second 0–60 mph sprint placed it among the fastest open-top cars of its era.

More than simply a V12 Vantage with its roof removed, the Roadster used adaptive damping, selectable driving modes and carbon-ceramic brakes to give its chassis the hardware expected of a serious performance model. Its compact two-seat cabin, muscular proportions and relatively low 3,847-pound curb weight helped preserve the Vantage’s intimate character while the retractable roof added another dimension to the experience. The result was an unusually visceral grand tourer that paired high-speed ability with the unmistakable sound and response of a naturally aspirated Aston Martin V12.