For the 2010 model year, Aston Martin introduced a sportier version of the V8 Vantage known as the V8 Vantage S. The Vantage S was offered in Coupe or Roadster body styles and featured a variety of performance-focused improvements such as stiffer suspension, improved brakes, a quicker steering rack, and wider tires. Although fitted with the same 4.7L V8 as the V8 Vantage 4.7, the S version was uprated to 430hp, which was paired to 7 speed Sportshift II automated manual or a 6 speed manual transmission. The V8 Vantage S was in production until 2017.