Aston Martin has introduced its most intense and exhilarating car to date;
the Vulcan is a limited edition, track-only, 7.0-liter V12 supercar.
Born out of extensive motorsport experience the 800-plus hp, all-carbon fiber
Aston Martin Vulcan promises truly extreme performance on par with its closest
rivals, the McLaren P1 GTR and LaFerrari FXX K.
Uniquely for Aston Martin, the new supercar - limited to just 24 examples
worldwide - will allow owners the opportunity to precisely tailor their track
day experience through a graduating scale of detailed power and dynamic
performance adjustments.
CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, said: "Aston Martin Vulcan is, by its very nature, a rare
and thrilling supercar. Designed and engineered to deliver a genuinely bespoke
driving experience that draws on our rich heritage, this car tailors its power
and handling to both the capabilities of the driver and the characteristics of
the track. A sports car for true sports car lovers, I believe the Aston Martin
Vulcan - and the unique ownership program that sits behind it - sets a whole new
standard in the ultra-high luxury supercar class."
Vulcan is Powered by Aston's Last Naturally-Aspirated V12 Engine
With a design language hinting at the next generation of Aston Martin sports
cars, the Vulcan is powered by the most potent iteration yet of the company's
naturally-aspirated, 7.0-liter V12 petrol engine. Aston's naturally-aspirated
V12 engines will be replaced in the future by turbocharged versions.
With its 800-plus hp powerplant developed in conjunction with Aston Martin
Racing, this front mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car draws extensively on
the brand's rich GT motorsport experience.
Utilizing the techniques of world-class motorsport engineering, the supercar
sees its power-to-weight ratio exceed those of the GTE cars which compete in the
FIA's annual World Endurance Championship.
Drive is channelled to the 345/30 x19 rear wheels and Michelin race
specification tires through a race-bred rear mid-mounted Xtrac six-speed
sequential shift gearbox.
Driver Training Program
Prior to taking delivery of their cars, owners will be offered the opportunity
to take part in a detailed program of track driver training, similar to those
offered by McLaren and Ferrari.
Using a number of high performance Aston Martins including the
V12 Vantage S and
One-77 road cars and the Vantage GT4 race
car, customers will gradually build experience and develop their track
technique, before beginning their personal journeys into the performance
potential of their Aston Martin Vulcan.
There will also be the option of time in the virtual race car world of Darren
Turner's Base Performance Simulators, where buyers will have opportunity to
further refine their driving style in the safety of the digital race track.
