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Aston Martin combines the Vantage GT and the Vantage S to form the Vantage GTS

Aston Martin has combined the V8 Vantage GT and the V8 Vantage S into a single model called GTS that was developed specifically for the American market.

The GTS is offered as a coupe and as a convertible, and it uses the same naturally-aspirated 4.7-liter V8 engine that’s found in the outgoing Vantage S. Built largely by hand, the eight-cylinder is tuned to develop 430 horsepower at a screaming 7,300 rpm and 391 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. It’s offered with either an enthusiast-approved six-speed manual transmission, or a seven-speed automatic unit.

The Vantage hits 60 mph from a stop in about four seconds when it’s ordered with the automatic transmission, and it keeps on accelerating until the speedometer reaches about 190 mph.

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Aston breaks the GTS down into two sub-models called Sport Edition and Lux Edition. Pictured above, the Sport model comes with a firmer suspension tuned for the track, black trim on both ends, black tail pipes, and a sprinkling of carbon fiber accents all around. Inside, it features more carbon fiber trim, black dials, an Alcantara-upholstered steering wheel, and leather seats available in either black or gray.

The Lux Edition replaces the Sport model’s carbon fiber accents with more elegant-looking chrome trim. The grille, the headlight bezels, the side strakes, and the window surrounds are chromed, and all Lux models ride on silver five-spoke alloy wheels. Inside, the GTS Lux boasts piano black trim, satin chrome dials, and soft leather upholstery available in just about any color. A softer suspension and a 1,000-watt sound system make the Vantage Lux more comfortable to drive on a regular basis.

The Aston Martin Vantage GTS will arrive in showrooms in time for the 2017 model year. Pricing information hasn’t been published yet, but Autoblog expects it will carry a base price of approximately $134,000 before options are factored in.

Ronan Glon
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Ronan Glon is an American automotive and tech journalist based in southern France. As a long-time contributor to Digital…
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