The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Coupe was introduced for the 2014 model year. The V12 Vantage S Coupe was equipped with Aston's AM28 engine, which was a 5.9L V12 that generated 565hp and 420 lb ft of torque. These high performance sports cars were initially equipped with a Sportshift III 7 speed automated manual transmission, but for the 2017 model year, a rare, dog-leg 7 Speed Manual was offered. Worldwide production of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Coupe totaled 1,318 examples before the end of production in 2018.