Test Drive: 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster

Power, maneuverability and style all packed into a surprisingly compact body, the British automaker delivers on all fronts

by James Willard The V12 Vantage was originally created as a love letter to 12-cylinder motoring. When the beloved British brand squeezed its most potent V12 engine between the frame rails of its smallest model, Aston Martin wasn’t aiming for success, but rather to prove its engineering prowess and the brand’s love and respect for driving. Embracing a run of unanticipated success, Aston created from …