Aston Martin has given enthusiasts a tantalizing glimpse of its forthcoming 2026 Vantage Roadster. Officially set to debut on January 15, leaked images reveal a convertible sports car that retains the sophistication and athletic prowess the brand is known for,

Aston Martin celebrates the 20th anniversary of the V8-powered Vantage with the launch of the new roadster version. The Vantage convertible boasts an aluminum structure and composite body panels, maintaining the brand’s signature aesthetic.

Aston Martin seems to be on a roll at present, with a raft of new and updated sports cars launched during the past 12 months. Following in the tyre tracks of the mid-engined Valhalla hypercar, limited-edition Valiant and new V12 Vanquish,

Aston places the new Vantage Roadster within its own tradition of British roadsters, dating back 75 years to the DB2. Back then power topped out at unbelievable 125 hp. Nowadays, Aston Martin says the new Vantage Roadster is the most powerful open-air, front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car on the market.

The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster arrives in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2025 to join the significantly refreshed and revised Vantage coupe that was one of last year’s highlight cars in terms of its performance,

Aston Martin has reworked the Vantage Roadster for 2026 but keeps the 4.0-liter V-8 engine and ups the output to a beefy 656 horsepower.

Some coupes are born to be roadsters, and the Aston Martin Vantage sits at the top of that list. The coupe looks good, but these first official pictures confirm that the revised 2025 roadster looks better. Decapitation just suits it so well.

The Vantage Roadster takes the existing coupe and replaces the roof with a top that can open or close in 6.8 seconds.

Aston Martin just announced the Vantage Roadster. It matches the top speed of the Vantage Coupe, but now you can drive it with the roof down.