Aston Martin V12 Vantage 2009-2018.
The coilover guide.
Shop the coiloversStart with the V12’s body style and damping controls. Agree the springs, retained mounts and usable height for the actual car.
A V12 in the compact VH body.
The naturally aspirated V12 Vantage needs its own suspension check. Nitron lists AM015 RoadSport, elec-TRON RoadSport, R1 and R3 under a broad V12 Vantage heading, without a year, body or factory-damper breakdown. Include those details before settling on a reference.
An early manual coupe, an open Roadster and a later V12 Vantage S can raise different questions about the existing equipment. Photograph the dampers and any connectors, and bring the wheel dimensions and intended use into the discussion.
The original V12 Vantage followed the concept Aston Martin showed at its Design Studio in December 2007. The production car arrived in 2009, combining the compact bonded-aluminium VH body with a naturally aspirated V12, a front-mounted engine and a rear-mounted transmission.
The original coupe brochure pairs a six-speed manual with revised rear suspension. Its compact dual-rate rear springs made room for the wider wheel and tyre package. The brochure’s Sport button changes powertrain response; that button alone does not identify adaptive dampers.
Aston Martin introduced the V12 Vantage S in 2013. Its factory material describes a three-stage Adaptive Damping System with Normal, Sport and Track settings, alongside the Sportshift III transmission. The original Roadster and later S Roadster also need their body and fitted suspension identified when discussing a replacement.
The low front splitter and wide rear tyres are useful starting points for a height discussion. On a modified car, check what remains of the original spring, damper and mounting package before using a model badge or an arch-gap photograph to choose parts. The twin-turbo V12 Vantage introduced in 2022 belongs to the later generation.
Start with your V12 Vantage 2009-2018.
Confirm the chassis, year and existing suspension before choosing your setup.
Original V12 coupe: identify the dampers
Give the build year and current spring and damper details. The original car’s Sport button describes powertrain operation, while the AM015 kit tables leave the exact car specification unresolved. Confirm the springs, mounting parts and intended height together.
Check my original V12 coupe
V12 Vantage S: include the ADS details
Aston’s S material identifies Normal, Sport and Track adaptive damping. Photograph the fitted assemblies and connectors. Agree how the selected replacement handles the existing controls, any DCU or loom and possible warning messages; an electronic kit name does not confirm that installation.
Check my V12 Vantage S suspension
Roadster: confirm the open-car specification
Include whether it is the original V12 or a later S, its build details and the suspension now fitted. The manufacturer’s broad V12 Vantage kit heading does not separately approve the Roadster. Check the supplied springs, retained mounts and any electronic controls for that body.
Check my V12 Vantage Roadster
Converted suspension or a special edition?
Record previous damper, spring, arm and mounting changes, plus any removed electronic equipment. Include the original edition and wheel sizes. Ask for the AM015 specification against that complete car; the V8, DB7 V12, later twin-turbo Vantage and competition applications remain separate.
Discuss my modified V12 specificationWhat do you want
from the car?
Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.
Keep travel and clearance in the height discussion.
Read the buying advice
RoadSport uses the original top mounts, and Nitron lists its Aston Martin spring upgrade separately. Ask which springs and other parts the quotation includes and have the retained components inspected. If considering elec-TRON RoadSport, agree the controller and wiring arrangement for the actual car. Include the entrances, road surfaces and tyre sizes it needs to accommodate.
- Identify retained springs and mounts
- Agree the damping controls and wiring
- Check travel and front-body clearance
Describe the tyres and the driving before choosing adjusters.
Read the buying advice
Manual R1 changes compression and rebound together through one adjuster, without a remote canister. R3 separates rebound from low- and high-speed compression. Discuss who will set up the car and how settings will be recorded, then confirm the exact springs, reservoir arrangement and adjuster access. A Road or Track option is a setup choice within the listing, so the car’s fitment still needs checking.
- Bring the tyre and circuit details
- Confirm adjuster and reservoir access
- Keep the final height and alignment record
Agree the complete package with the builder.
Read the buying advice
Bring the event requirements, tyres and changed hardware to the builder. Choose the spring and damper package around that specification, including the suspension travel and control arrangement. R3’s independent adjustments need a deliberate setup plan. The road-car AM015 heading does not establish GT4, N24 or other competition-car mounting requirements.
- Identify changed arms and mounting parts
- Agree the springs and damping specification
- Include fitting and setup in the plan
The rear spring surrounds its damper.
The rear spring surrounds the damper on a standard V12 Vantage in the August 2012 owner’s guide.
Component layout only. Mounts, dimensions and adjusters vary by kit.Aston’s August 2012 V12 Vantage owner’s guide and June 2015 V12 Vantage S guide describe rear aluminium double wishbones with coil-over monotube dampers. The spring sits around the damper. The S guide also identifies adaptive damping; that changes the control questions when choosing a replacement.
Use the exact AM015 instructions for the springs, damper lengths and mounting parts. The original brochure’s dual-rate spring description does not specify the springs supplied in a replacement kit. Have the fitter check retained parts and available travel before agreeing the running height.
Read about spring preload and running height
Bring the wheel sizes and the suspension history.
The original rear spring package was developed around a wide wheel and tyre combination. Aftermarket offsets, tyre widths and spacers need their own clearance check through steering and suspension movement. Include the carbon splitter and lower bodywork when agreeing a height for the roads and entrances you use.
Photograph the existing dampers and connectors before ordering. Have retained joints, bushes and mounting points inspected, then set and record the alignment after the running height is agreed.
Wheel width, offset and tyre clearance
Give both axles’ wheel and tyre sizes and any spacer thickness. Check clearance to the body and suspension through the movement the car will use; a parked photograph cannot establish it.
Front bodywork and working travel
Include the splitter and any changed bumper or sill when discussing height. Keep enough working travel and clearance for the actual roads, ramps and circuit use.
ADS and earlier conversions
Identify fitted controls, connectors and any previous removal or replacement. Agree how a manual or electronic kit will work with that car, including supported OEM integration or a standalone DCU, the loom and any warning-handling work.
Retained parts and final alignment
Inspect the original mounts, arms, bushes and joints that the new assembly will use. Agree the springs and mounting hardware before fitting, and keep the final height and alignment settings with the service record.
The current V12 Vantage 2009-2018 range.
Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.
AM015 covers RoadSport, elec-TRON RoadSport, manual R1 and manual R3 under the current V12 Vantage heading. RoadSport retains original top mounts and lists NTCAMSPRING separately. Electronic RoadSport controls compression and rebound; confirm the car’s ADS or other controls, DCU, wiring and supplied parts. R1 uses combined adjustment without a remote canister. R3 gives separate rebound and high- and low-speed compression controls, with the exact reservoir installation requiring confirmation. The current tables leave year, body and package details unresolved, so all four applications remain checks before ordering. Road and Track describe setup; custom spring requests need an enquiry.
View Nitron V12 Vantage 2009-2018 kitsFind your V12 Vantage 2009-2018 coilovers.
Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.
4 listings
Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.
Nitron · NTCAM015RS
Nitron Aston Martin V12 Vantage RoadSport Coilover Suspension Kit
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Nitron · NTCAM015R1_
Nitron Aston Martin V12 Vantage R1 Coilover Suspension Kit
Check the exact application
Nitron · NTCAM015ERS
Nitron Aston Martin V12 Vantage elec-TRON RoadSport Coilover Suspension Kit
Check the exact application
Nitron · NTCAM015R3_
Nitron Aston Martin V12 Vantage R3 Coilover Suspension Kit
Check the exact application
All V12 Vantage 2009-2018 kit links and part numbers
- Nitron · NTCAM015RS: Nitron Aston Martin V12 Vantage RoadSport Coilover Suspension Kit
- Nitron · NTCAM015ERS: Nitron Aston Martin V12 Vantage elec-TRON RoadSport Coilover Suspension Kit
- Nitron · NTCAM015R3_: Nitron Aston Martin V12 Vantage R3 Coilover Suspension Kit
- Nitron · NTCAM015R1_: Nitron Aston Martin V12 Vantage R1 Coilover Suspension Kit
Before you order.
Identify your car
Identify the naturally aspirated VH V12, build year, body style and original specification; distinguish it from the later twin-turbo car.
Match the kit
Confirm the AM015 reference for the actual Coupe, Roadster or S and any special-edition or converted suspension details.
Check what’s included
Agree supplied and retained springs, mounts and hardware, including the damping controls, DCU or loom where required.
Check your modifications
Check wheel width, offset, tyres, spacers and low bodywork through the intended steering and suspension movement.
Plan fitting
Plan inspection, fitting and alignment, and confirm current supply timing before booking the work.
See what the adjustments do.
Ride height and spring preload
Understand the two adjustments before choosing a lowering range.
What spring rate tells you
Compare force and movement, read the units and choose a spring with the damper in mind.
Damping adjustment explained
What combined, two-way and three-way controls change.
Alignment after changing ride height
Set the intended height, check the geometry and keep a useful record of the result.
Questions about Aston Martin V12 Vantage 2009-2018 coilovers.
Check the details before choosing your kit.
Which Nitron ranges are listed for the V12 Vantage?
The current selection includes AM015 RoadSport, elec-TRON RoadSport, R1 and R3. The manufacturer headings do not break out every year, body style or factory suspension package. Confirm the exact car and reference, then use the product configuration for its current options and availability.
Will elec-TRON RoadSport retain my V12 Vantage S controls?
Have the installation confirmed for the actual ADS system. Nitron describes supported OEM integration and a standalone DCU route across the elec-TRON range, but the V12 product table does not identify every controller or required loom. Agree the wiring, supplied parts and any warning-handling work before ordering.
Is the original rear spring separate from its damper?
The August 2012 V12 Vantage and June 2015 V12 Vantage S owner’s guides describe rear double wishbones with coil-over dampers. The spring surrounds the damper. Exact mounting hardware and replacement specifications still depend on the chosen kit and car.
Are new springs included with every RoadSport quotation?
Nitron lists the Aston Martin RoadSport spring upgrade, NTCAMSPRING, separately and specifies retained original top mounts. Ask which springs and mounting components the quotation supplies or retains for your car. Have retained parts inspected before fitting.
How do the manual R1 and R3 adjustments differ?
R1 combines compression and rebound adjustment and does not need a remote canister. R3 separates rebound, low-speed compression and high-speed compression. Confirm the chosen AM015 assembly’s reservoir position and access; the range description does not establish the installation on every car.
Does choosing Road or Track confirm the kit fits?
Those choices describe the available setup options. The exact model, year, body, fitted equipment and mounting parts still need checking. Custom spring requests require an enquiry and are not an additional selectable configuration in this shop.
Does AM015 also establish fitment for the 2022 twin-turbo V12 Vantage?
That later car needs a separate application check. This guide concerns the earlier naturally aspirated VH V12 Vantage family; the historical AM015 application table identifies 2009–2018. The shared V12 Vantage name does not establish compatibility with the newer car, DB7, V12 Speedster or competition models.
Can I use the Coupe listing for a V12 Roadster?
Include the Roadster’s build details, whether it is an S and its current damping equipment. The broad manufacturer V12 Vantage heading does not separately resolve the open-car application, springs or retained parts. Have the exact specification checked before choosing the kit.
How low should I set a road-going V12 Vantage?
Agree the height around the fitted tyres, available travel and the roads it needs to clear. Include the splitter and other low bodywork, and check clearance through steering and suspension movement. The application heading does not provide a universal lowering figure.
Let’s talk suspension.
Tell us which V12 Vantage you have, its build year and the suspension now fitted. Include the wheel sizes, damping controls and how you intend to use it.