Aston Martin has officially confirmed the upcoming V12 Vantage that is set to debut in 2022 as the flagship variant of the sportscar and the last of its kind. Moreover, the British firm gave us an idea of the amazing sound of the V12-powered model through a short but exciting video. Before we talk about the car, let’s enjoy the video by turning up the sound. After all, the days of ICE-powered models are numbered, thus any new model with a roaring V12 should be celebrated – especially when it sounds this good.
The model will be the latest addition to
the bloodline of similar Vantage-based offerings by Aston Martin including the
previous generation V12 Vantage, the limited-production V600 V12 Vantage, the
V12 Zagato coachbuilding project, and the more recent and quite exotic V12
Speedster. Talking about the return of the V12 Vantage nameplate in 2022, Aston
Martin said that “it’s not just a Limited Edition, it’s a Final Edition,”
signifying the importance of this variant. Since the next-generation Vantage is
rumored to morph into a fully electric sportscar, the V12 model could also be
the last Vantage equipped with an internal combustion engine.
A few months ago a prototype of a hotter
Vantage was spied testing at the Nürburgring with heavy camouflage hiding a
redesigned bodykit with wider fenders, larger aero components, dual
center-mounted exhaust pipes, and a large V-shaped scoop on the bonnet hinting
at what lies underneath. The model will likely come together with a rumored
2022 facelift of the Vantage range since the entry-level Aston Martin has been
in the market since 2017. Unfortunately, the good news about the V12 will be
joined by the not-so-great news of Aston Martin dropping the option of a manual
gearbox from their range.
