TO CELEBRATE its return to the Components 1 grid and appointment because the 2021 security automotive supplier, Aston Martin has revealed its most targeted and hardcore manufacturing Vantage up to now, within the type of the F1 Version.
On account of arrive in Australia in the course of the fourth quarter of this 12 months, Aston Martin’s easy goal for the F1 Version was to “considerably enhance lap time efficiency” of the present technology Vantage.
To realize this mission, engineers set about tweaking the Vantage’s AMG-sourced twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8, boosting energy by 18kW to 393kW and broadening the torque band, though the height Newton-metre rely remains to be 685.
As with the usual automotive, energy is distributed to the rear wheels through a ZF eight-speed computerized transmission, the F1 Version having a novel software program map to facilitate sharper and extra intuitive gear modifications throughout spirited driving.
Regardless of the additional grunt and quicker shift instances, the F1 Version retains the usual Vantage’s 3.6-second 0-100km/h time in addition to its 314km/h high pace.
Greater than only a powertrain improve, the brand new flagship additionally scores a collection of chassis upgrades to assist up the dealing with stakes and make it as agile as doable with out sacrificing on-road manners.
Reworked damper internals, elevated rear spring charges and an upgraded energy steering system lead the cost right here, whereas some additional underbody bracing will increase physique rigidity.
Additional aiding dealing with is an aggressive new aero equipment – entrance splitter, canards, underbody turning vanes and a set rear wing – which Aston Martin claims generates an additional 200kg of downforce at high pace.
If the not-so-subtle aero options fail to offer away the F1 Version’s identification, then its distinctive gloss- or satin-finish ‘Aston Martin Racing Inexperienced’ paint scheme will, particularly together with the matte gray physique decals.
Different choices comprise ‘Jet Black’ and ‘Lunar White’ which can be additionally accessible in both gloss or satin finishes.
Different distinctive styling cues embody a veined grille, carbon-fibre exterior trim, quad exhaust suggestions and unique alloy wheels.
Whereas the usual Vantages roll on 20-inch alloys, the F1 Version will come as normal with unique 21-inch models wrapped in bespoke Pirelli P-Zero rubber.
The same workover has been made to the F1 Version’s inside, launching with a brand new ‘Obsidian Black’ leather-based and ‘Phantom Gray’ Alcantara upholstery combine and the selection of ‘Lime Inexperienced’, ‘Obsidian Black’, ‘Wolf Gray’ or ‘Spicy Pink’ distinction highlights and stitching.
Native pricing and specification are but to be introduced, however many of the F1 Version’s normal tools is anticipated to match tthat of he common Vantag, which incorporates an 8.0-inch touchscreen with iPhone integration, digital radio and satellite tv for pc navigation, sports activities seats and dual-zone local weather management.
In line with Aston Martin chief govt Tobias Moers, efficiency is on the coronary heart of each mannequin made by the model, however an F1-badged instance must be “really distinctive”.
“Vantage was already probably the most targeted sports activities automotive in our vary however within the improvement of our Official Security Automotive of Components 1, it needed to be a real athlete: extra highly effective; extra agile; extra rapid and extra thrilling to drive,” he mentioned.
“I set the engineering crew a tricky goal, as I used to be insistent that features in efficiency got here through real enhancements within the automotive’s dynamics, and never by becoming track-optimised tyres.
“The outcomes communicate for themselves. A Vantage to enchantment to probably the most discerning drivers and a brand new mannequin that marks an thrilling second in Aston Martin’s historical past”.
The Vantage F1 Version shall be accessible in each coupe and roadster guises when it touches down regionally in direction of the top of the 12 months and whereas the native pricing is but to be confirmed – native enquires at the moment are being taken – the flagship coupe carries a beginning worth of £142,000 ($A254,403) in its UK dwelling market.
Aston Martin gross sales are up 44.4 per cent to this point this 12 months ending February with the British marque having delivered 26 new autos in comparison with the 18 it managed over the identical interval final 12 months.
