The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S has been revealed as the new ‘halo’ model for its DB-series grand tourer, promising more grunt, better handling, and a more “striking” design.

Following the DBX S and Vantage S , the DB12 S is headlined by a more powerful 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, tuned to deliver an extra 20hp (14.7kW) for a quoted power output of 529.5kW at 6000rpm, and a monstrous 800Nm of torque delivered between 3000-6000rpm.

Aston Martin says the DB12 S is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph (0-97km/h) in just 3.4 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds quicker than its predecessor, on its way to a top whack of 202mph (325km/h).

The AMG-sourced V8 is claimed to offer more sound, too. The DB12 S gets a new quad-tailpipe stainless steel sports exhaust, while a titanium unit is available as an

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