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Aston will also offer an optional titanium exhaust system hiding behind the new stacked exhaust pipes at the back. This increases the engine noise from the rear by a few decibels, while also reducing the overall weight of the exhaust system by 11.7kg. Another big weight saving is due to the standard-fit carbon-ceramic brakes, which reduce unsprung weight by 27kg.
The electric power steering has also been adjusted, as has the electronically controlled rear differential, and there’s revised software for the Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers. This combines with stiffer anti-roll bars and all-new suspension geometry, all of which are designed to make the DB12 S feel more engaging and stable in high-speed cornering.
At the same time, the DB12 S has also picked up some new styling elements to go with the chassis upgrades. The front end features a new double-plane lower splitter and louvres in the bonnet. But it’s the rear end that has the biggest change, with a new rear diffuser and a stacked-exhaust layout alongside a prominent lip spoiler.
There’s a bespoke 21-inch wheel design to go with the styling tweaks, along with hand-made ‘S’ badges finished in red enamel. Inside, there’s a few trim and material elements unique to the S, including a blood-red engine mode switch, but the cabin is otherwise familiar DB12 fodder.
Finally, this new DB12 S will follow other new Aston Martin models as the first cars available with the Apple CarPlay Ultra system. This doesn’t just take over the central touchscreen, but the driver’s display, too.
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