After a few teases, Aston Martin revealed the 7.0-liter, V12 Vulcan before its live debut at the Geneva auto show. Only 24 examples will be produced, making this edition truly limited. Output, according to Aston Martin, is 800-plus hp.
The engine was developed in conjunction with Aston Martin Racing, drawing on the company’s GT motorsport experience. The Vulcan has a lower power-to-weight ratio than the GTE cars that compete in the World Endurance Championship. Drive is channeled rearward to 19-inch wheels and Michelin tires through a six-speed sequential transmission.
The Vulcan has a carbon fiber monocoque and body built by Multimatic, a limited-slip differential and a magnesium torque tube with a carbon fiber prop shaft. Brembo calipers and carbon ceramic racing brake discs slow things down.
Aston Martin Vulcan
The track-derived pushrod suspension gets Multimatic’s Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve dampers, antiroll bars front and rear and variable traction control.
All 24 buyers will be offered a chance to train with Aston Martin pros through a handful of events using the One-77, V12 Vantage and GT4 race car, gradually building to the Vulcan. Le Mans-winning driver Darren Turner will be just one of the racers on hand.
“We will be running a series of exclusive track-day events commencing in 2016 that will offer the opportunity for these customers to explore their driving capabilities, and the car’s performance potential, on some of the world's most famous and glamorous race circuits,” said David King, Aston Martin’s director of special projects and motorsport.
More performance data and technical details will be available later this year. The Vulcan starts at 1.5 million British pounds, which converts to about $2.3 million.
About the Geneva motor show
The 2014 Geneva motor show runs March 6-16 and is expected to attract a range of production and concept cars as diverse as the Jeep Renegade and the new Koenigsegg One:1. Check out Autoweek's complete coverage at autoweek.com/geneva-auto-show.
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About the Geneva motor show
The 2014 Geneva motor show runs March 6-16 and is expected to attract a range of production and concept cars as diverse as the Jeep Renegade and the new Koenigsegg One:1. Check out Autoweek's complete coverage at autoweek.com/geneva-auto-show.
- See more at: https://www.autoweek.com/article/car-news/denmarks-zenvo-st1-supercar-lurks-geneva-auto-show#sthash.zLiUkzRh.dpuf
About the Geneva motor show
The 2014 Geneva motor show runs March 6-16 and is expected to attract a range of production and concept cars as diverse as the Jeep Renegade and the new Koenigsegg One:1. Check out Autoweek's complete coverage at autoweek.com/geneva-auto-show.
- See more at: https://www.autoweek.com/article/car-news/denmarks-zenvo-st1-supercar-lurks-geneva-auto-show#sthash.zLiUkzRh.dpuf
About the Geneva auto show
The 2015 Geneva auto show runs from March 5-15 and will attract a diverse array of micros, sedans and supercars including the Aston Martin Vulcan, McLaren P1 GTR and Audi R8 V10. Check out Autoweek's complete coverage at our Geneva motor show page.
