UNIQUE. Q BY ASTON MARTIN CREATES THE VICTOR
04 September 2020, Gaydon: Aston Martin has actually revealed its wildest Q by Aston Martin – Commission task to date in the type of the Aston Martin Victor. A bruising complete carbon-fibre production, the one-off design is powered by a 7.3-litre V12 engine producing 836bhp, making this the most powerful road-going naturally aspirated product ever and the highest carrying out manual powertrain in the marques history.
Driving all that power to the rear wheels is a six-speed handbook transmission, supplied by Graziano, making Victor the most powerful manual sportscar to wear the renowned Aston Martin wings. To ensure both the usability and continued efficiency of the automobiles powertrain offered the remarkably high levels of torque available, Aston Martin Victor is to be geared up with twin coolers and a custom motorsport clutch that delivers a performance focused and special driving experience.
Under the greatly sculpted and vented bonnet sits an initial One-77 naturally-aspirated 7.3-litre V12, which has actually been restored and retuned to a unique and new requirements by world-renowned engine builder– and initial One-77 and now Aston Martin Valkyrie job partner– Cosworth. The engine delivers remarkable performance figures for a naturally aspirated road-going device, producing 836bhpof power and 821Nm of torque, uprated from One-77s previous 750bhp and 750Nm.
Integrating elements of One-77 and Aston Martin Vulcan under the body, Victor is a melting pot of technical highlights from each of these extremely limited renowned designs, permitting the car to match the presumed efficiency in its design. In addition, the car benefits from the technical proficiency of the exact same engineers and professionals who have been heavily engaged in the ongoing Aston Martin Valkyrie programme.
Anodised aluminium and machined and polished titanium hardware add to the high-grade surface inside, while Crown cut solid walnut features across the automobiles control panel and, possibly most significantly, as a single machined piece to adorn the vehicles manual gear knob. A familiar feature toAston Martin aficionados is the Aston Martin Vulcan motorsport-derived steering wheel, which has actually been utilised in Victor too.
Developed from an original fully reconditioned One-77 carbon fibre monocoque and rear housing, the entire chassis and bodywork weighs in less than an original One-77. Provided through computer system fluid dynamic (CFD) testing, focused on providing GT4 levels of downforce while providing the necessary cooling requirements of this testosterone fueled brute. Regardless of its muscle automobile styling, Aston Martin Victor can achieve 842Nm of downforce at 100mph, compared to 525Nm from the race-prepared Vantage GT4.
Re-born colour schemes reminiscent of the V8 Vantage roadway car decorate the Victor, with an industry-leading paint finish of Pentland Green and satin carbon fibre complementing the cars dramatic exterior kind. Aston Martin Valkyrie derived technology provides a pure and easy lighting service at the rear, while– at the face – the iconic grille and distinct headlamps honour the Victors real origins.
Unveiled to the background of the 70th anniversary of the Vantage nameplate, this road legal production has actually been fittingly influenced by the iconic Aston Martin V8 Vantage of the 1970s and 80s and the 70s DBS V8 that was developed to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the RHAM/1. The V8 Vantage embodies the period of Aston Martin stewardship by Executive Chairman Victor Gauntlett, todays commission likewise takes inspiration from this crucial figure from the marques vibrant history in its classification.
Possibly in contrast to the muscle car devices of the 70s and 80s, the Aston Martin Victor has actually been crafted to provide exceptionally focused characteristics, the vehicle has actually been geared up with the very same inboard springs and dampers as the track-only Aston Martin Vulcan. Available with six-stage settings, the setup has actually been honed to satisfy the needs of imperfect road driving conditions. Fitted with centre-lock wheels, the vehicles 380mm front and 360mm rear Brembo CMM-R Carbon Ceramic brakes are set to deliver up GT3 race automobile levels of braking ability as each calipers 6 pistons engage.
Q BY ASTON MARTIN CREATES THE VICTOR
A familiar function toAston Martin fanatics is the Aston Martin Vulcan motorsport-derived steering wheel, which has been used in Victor too.
Perhaps in contrast to the muscle cars and truck devices of the 70s and 80s, the Aston Martin Victor has actually been crafted to deliver extremely focused dynamics, the car has been geared up with the exact same inboard springs and dampers as the track-only Aston Martin Vulcan.
Regardless of its muscle vehicle styling, Aston Martin Victor can attain 842Nm of downforce at 100mph, compared to 525Nm from the race-prepared Vantage GT4.
Aston Martin Valkyrie obtained innovation supplies a simple and pure lighting service at the rear, while– at the face – the iconic grille and special headlamps honour the Victors real origins.
