Aston Martin is heading to the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed with one of its strongest line-ups ever. The British luxury performance brand will showcase its latest ‘S’ models alongside its flagship supercars, hypercars, and Formula 1 machinery at the iconic hill climb event from July 9 to 12.
The spotlight will be on the newly introduced DB12 S, Vantage S, and DBX S, which represent Aston Martin’s most performance-focused production models to date.
Three New ‘S’ Models Lead the Charge
The new DB12 S headlines the range with a more powerful and sharper package than the standard DB12.
Performance highlights:
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
- 690 hp and 800Nm
- 0-100 kmph in 3.4 seconds
- Carbon ceramic brakes
- Retuned suspension and gearbox
- Sportier exhaust note
The Vantage S also receives a series of performance upgrades.
It produces 670 hp and 800 Nm from the same twin-turbo V8, sprinting from 0-100 kmph in just 3.3 seconds. Aston Martin has revised the suspension, throttle response, and chassis to deliver a more engaging driving experience.
DBX S Brings More Performance to the SUV
The performance SUV also receives the ‘S’ treatment.
Key highlights include:
- 717 hp
- 900Nm
- 0-100 kmph in 3.3 seconds
- Up to 47kg weight reduction
- Technology borrowed from the Valhalla supercar
The DBX S returns to Goodwood after setting the SUV hill climb record at the event last year.
Supercars and Formula 1 Action
Alongside the new ‘S’ range, Aston Martin will also showcase some of its most exciting models.
Visitors can expect to see:
- Valkyrie hypercar
- Valhalla plug-in hybrid supercar
- New Vanquish
- AMR25 Formula 1 car
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team will also send the AMR25 up the famous Goodwood hill, with Jak Crawford and Jessica Hawkins making their Festival of Speed Formula 1 debut.
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Final Take
Goodwood has always been one of Aston Martin’s biggest stages, and this year’s line-up reflects the brand’s growing performance ambitions. With three new ‘S’ models, a hypercar, a plug-in hybrid supercar, and its latest Formula 1 challenger all in one place, Aston Martin is set to deliver one of the standout displays at the 2026 Festival of Speed.
