Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is a performance trim of the V8 Vantage grand tourer.
== Overview ==
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.
== Asphalt 7: Heat ==
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.