Aston Martin Vulcan
It’s rare, like really rare. They are only building 24 Ashton Martin Vulcan machines. Why 24? This car was built in celebration of their 24 hours of Le Mans victory. See Aston Martin Vulcan photos and videos below.
The Aston Martin Vulcan is a unique and exclusive creation, designed and engineered using deep and broad motorsport experience and renowned road car expertise.
Drawing on a rich heritage, this car tailors its power and handling to both the capabilities of the driver and the characteristics of the track.
Here are the key team members responsible for bringing the thrilling Aston Martin Vulcan to life. David King, Darren Turner and Marek Reichman.
Aston Martin Chassis
Using the learning from One-77, we have designed and created an all-new tub. This incorporates a new rear scuttle and tunnel for the integrated roll-cage and a new rear ‘doghouse’ subframe to package the transmission, suspension and increased loading from the rear wing.
The use of Carbon Fibre for the whole chassis provides the perfect combination of a lightweight but incredibly stiff structure that provides a strong foundation with which to build Vulcan around it.
Produced by Multimatic, the raw tub weighs around 180 kg, and is produced over four days by a dedicated team of 9 people in Canada. It passes into the ‘autoclave’ oven three times.
Aston Martin Engine
Designed and developed in conjunction with Motorsport Partner, Aston Martin Racing, the unique engine is based around the architecture of the engine found in our GT3 race car, the naturally aspirated V12 has been enlarged to 7.0 and comprises a new block, pistons, liners, conrods, crank – all controlled by a Cosworth ECU.
The engine is located completely behind the front axle for better weight distribution and therefore dynamic performance.
The engine will feature 3-position adjustable power outputs which allows the driver to unleash true performance potential as their track skills develop.
Aston Martin Vulcan Development
DAVID KING
Director of Special Projects and Motorsport
As Director of Special Projects and Motorsport, David King leads an operation that is now key to Aston Martin’s modern business model; Special Projects. The fruits of this unit have included the 2013 centenary special CC100, Vantage GT12, the ultra-luxurious Lagonda Taraf and Aston Martin’s most potent model yet, the Aston Martin Vulcan.
DARREN TURNER
Development Driver/Race Consultant
Darren Turner is one of the UK’s most successful and experienced racing drivers. Since 2005 Darren has been a key member of the Aston Martin Racing team, a partnership that has seen him win the toughest race of them all, the Le Mans 24 Hours, two years in succession. In his role as works driver for Aston Martin Racing he has successfully competed in GT and LMP1 cars across the globe.
MAREK REICHMAN
Chief Creative Officer
The ten years Marek Reichman has been at Aston Martin have been one of the most prolific periods of new model introductions for the British marque. Aston Martin Vulcan is just one of the most recent creations to leave the Aston Martin Design Studio under Marek’s leadership in 2015, alongside DBX Concept and Vantage GT12, which were first unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in March.
Aston Martin Vulcan Photos
Aston Martin Vulcan Videos
Source: Aston Martin
