# Purist British Cars This Brand New Aston Martin Features a Three-Pedal Control Setup By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brand-new-aston-martin References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/aston-martin-v12-vantage-s-manual/42654/) & [astonmartin](https://www.astonmartin.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/2016/04/05/manual-transmission-for-v12-vantage-s-the-ultimate-analogue-aston-martin) The brand new Aston Martin V12 Vantage S is an extremely well designed and engineered vehicle that is designed for those automotive purists who still have a real fondness for a [three-pedal setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5m). This particular vehicle is capable of rapidly zipping along from zero to 100 km/h in only 3.9 seconds on its way to a more than considerable top speed of 330 km/h. This sort of performance is made possible by the inclusion of a healthy 6.0-liter V12 engine that is capable of pumping out up to 565 horsepower's worth of juice, with peak torque estimated to lie somewhere in the region of 457 pound-feet. Ultimately, the brand new Aston Martin V12 Vantage S makes for a fine fusion between [cutting-edge engineering and intelligent design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Manual-transmission Vehicles:** The trend of manual-transmission vehicles is growing, providing opportunities for manufacturers to produce more high-performance models like the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. - **Performance Vehicles:** The trend of creating high-performance vehicles is still popular among automotive enthusiasts, with the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S being a great example. - **Automotive Engineering:** There is a trend towards advanced engineering in the automotive industry, with an emphasis on creating high-performance vehicles like the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers who specialize in high-performance models, like Aston Martin, have a unique opportunity to attract car enthusiasts looking for a vehicle with a manual-transmission. - **Automotive Engineering:** The trend towards high-performance vehicles, like the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, presents opportunities for engineering companies to create and develop new technologies. - **Luxury Car Market:** Luxury car manufacturers can capitalize on the trend towards high-performance vehicles with manual-transmissions, creating exclusive models that cater to auto enthusiasts like the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twin-Turbo Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-vantage-roadster.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Manual Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valour.md) - [Ultra-Exclusive Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md) - [Track-Centric Premium Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-gt3-1.md) - [F1-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-dbx707-amr24-edition.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbx707.md) - [Perforated Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-v12.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md)