Aston Martin Vulcan Hypercar
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 2015-present 24 units built |
| Assembly | Gaydon, Warwickshire, England |
| Designer | Marek Reichman |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Track day car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Platform | Aston Martin One-77 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7.0 L naturally-aspirated V12 |
| Power output | 820 hp (611 kW; 831 PS) 590 lb⋅ft (800 N⋅m) |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,807 mm (189 in) |
| Width | 2,063 mm (81 in) |
| Height | 1,235 mm (49 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) |
The Aston Martin Vulcan is a two-door, two-seater, V12 high-performance lightweight track-only limited edition car launched in 2015 by Aston Martin at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
The Vulcan is designed by Aston Martin's creative officer Marek Reichman, taking inspirations from Aston Martin current models Vantage, DB9 and One-77. The Vulcan is to be a limited edition vehicle, only 24 cars will be made priced at US$2.3 million.
Its engine, a 7.0-litre naturally-aspirated V12, mounted in an aluminium alloy chassis with a carbon fibre body, delivers 820 hp (611 kW; 831 PS) at 7750 rpm and 590 lb⋅ft (800 N⋅m) at 6500 rpm. The Vulcan is fitted with carbon ceramic brakes, magnesium torque tube with a carbon fibre propeller shaft, limited-slip differential, Xtrac 6-speed sequential gearbox and has a dry kerb weight of 1,350 kg (2,980 lb). The Vulcan uses Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. A limited-slip differential and a magnesium torque tube with a carbon fibre propeller shaft are included. Stopping power is aided thanks to carbon-ceramic brakes, which measure 380 mm (15 in) at the front, 360 mm (14 in) at the rear.
Engine power is selectable using a selector knob in the car, with the first option being 500 hp (373 kW; 507 PS), the second option set to 675 hp (503 kW; 684 PS), and the third and final option at 820 hp (611 kW; 831 PS).
The car has race-derived pushrod suspension with anti-dive geometry and is complemented by Multimatic’s Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars front and rear, driver-adjustable anti-lock braking, and variable traction control.
Like the Ferrari FXX, Ferrari 599XX, Ferrari FXX-K, and McLaren P1 GTR, the Vulcan must be approved to drive on track day events by the factory. However, unlike those cars, customers can keep the car on their own.
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