Vulcan
Aston Martin | 2016–2017
Production Run
24
Factory Price
~$2.3 million (US list at launch)
Car Type
Naturally Aspirated
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Variants:
Base Vulcan (this record, 24). Separate: Vulcan AMR Pro upgrade pack (2017) for existing owners.
Programme timeline
Vulcan
Announced
Feb 2015
Start of production
TBC
First deliveries
TBC
Overview
Track-only Aston Martin hypercar announced 25 February 2015 ahead of its Geneva Motor Show world debut (3 March 2015). Limited to 24 examples (one for each hour of the Le Mans 24 Hours). Naturally aspirated 7.0-litre V12 producing 820 bhp, Xtrac 6-speed sequential gearbox, carbon-fibre structure and motorsport-derived chassis. Customer deliveries ran through 2016 into early programme support; later AMR Pro upgrade pack (2017) is a separate Car/Programme.
Key Specifications
Engine
7.0L naturally aspirated V12
Power Output
820 bhp (831 PS / 611 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
200+ mph (322 km/h)
0-60 mph
3.0 seconds (estimated)
Legacy & Impact
The Vulcan showcased Aston Martin's racing expertise and was later converted to road-legal specification by select owners through special programs.
Key Personnel
Marek Reichman
Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin
Andy Palmer
CEO, Aston Martin
Technical Details
- Powertrain
- 7.0L NA V12, 820 bhp (831 PS) @ 7,750 rpm, ~780 Nm; Xtrac 6-speed sequential; RWD. Carbon monocoque/body; pushrod suspension; Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes; Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. Dry weight ~1,350 kg. Production: 24 track-only cars. Launch pricing reported ~US$2.3 million. AMR Pro aero/gearing upgrade announced separately June 2017.
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