Britannia Auto Unveils Three High-Performance S Models in Korea for the First Time

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On the 24th, Britannia Auto, the official importer of Aston Martin, unveiled three high-performance 'S' lineup models — the 'DBX S', 'Vantage S', and 'DB12 S' — in Korea for the first time at the Seoul Aston Martin showroom.

Attendees included Neil Hughes, Head of Product at Aston Martin; Karl Bailey, President of Asia-Pacific and Greater China; and Kwon Hyuk-min of Britannia Oh To (CEO)_. The 'S' lineup from Aston Martin enhances driver-focused performance by comprehensively improving output, powertrain responsiveness, chassis dynamics, aerodynamic efficiency, and weight reduction. All three models are equipped with a common 4.0L V8 twin-turbo engine.

The DBX S, the top-tier performance model in the DBX portfolio, incorporates turbocharger components and large compressor wheels derived from the mid-engine sports car 'Valhalla', delivering a maximum output of 727PS at 6,250rpm and peak torque of 900Nm. Equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission and an electronically controlled active all-wheel-drive system, it can distribute up to 50% of torque to the front wheels and up to 100% to the rear wheels. Through features such as a carbon fiber roof and 23-inch magnesium wheels, the DBX S achieves weight reduction of up to 47kg compared to the DBX707, with the 23rd-inch magnesium wheels alone reducing unsprung mass by 19kg. Inside, the cabin features semi-aniline leather in 35 color options, Alcantara, and exclusive quilting and perforation details for the S model.

The Vantage S, which enhances the responsiveness of the front-mid-engine sports car Vantage, records a maximum output of 680PS and peak torque of 800Nm, accelerating from a standstill to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds (based on coupe specifications) and achieving a top speed of 325km/h. It is equipped with a rear subframe directly mounted to the body and Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers. Exterior features include a bonnet blade, a full-width decklid spoiler that generates 44kg of downforce at top speed, quad exhaust tailpipes, and 21-inch forged wheels.

The super tourer DB12 S delivers a maximum output of 700PS and peak torque of 800Nm, reducing shift time with the ZF 8-speed automatic transmission to just 0.12 seconds — a 43% improvement over the previous model. It comes standard with Bilstein DTX dampers, an electronic rear differential (E-Diff), and carbon ceramic brakes, reducing unsprung mass by 27kg. Aerodynamic performance is enhanced through a dual-element front splitter, bonnet louvers, a fixed rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser. Britannia Auto plans to expand customer touchpoints, including the personalization program 'Q by Aston Martin', starting with this unveiling of the three models.

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