Seven Aston Martin Vulcans Storm Circuit of the Americas
A rare gathering of seven Aston Martin Vulcans brought 5,740bhp to the Circuit of the Americas as owners took to the track for a private event.
Seven Aston Martin Vulcans, each powered by an 820bhp naturally aspirated V12, ran together at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas during a private owners’ event. With just 24 Vulcans built worldwide, the gathering represented nearly a third of all examples ever made.
Aston Martin designed the Vulcan as a track-only flagship, placing it above the Vantage and Vanquish in exclusivity and raw performance. The car’s carbon fibre chassis and bodywork, aggressive aerodynamics and stripped-out interior underline its single-minded focus. Its 7.0-litre V12, developed with input from Aston’s racing programmes, delivers its full 820bhp to the rear wheels through a six-speed Xtrac sequential gearbox.
The Circuit of the Americas event was organised for Vulcan owners, providing the rare opportunity to see and hear multiple examples at full throttle. The spectacle drew attention not just for the numbers but for the sound and presence of so many high-revving, naturally aspirated V12s running together, an experience that stands apart from the hybrid hypercars that dominate modern track-day line-ups.
Vulcan ownership and road conversions
At launch, the Vulcan was strictly for track use, with no road homologation. However, several owners have commissioned UK engineering firm RML to convert their cars for limited road use. The conversion is complex and costly, reportedly running to a six-figure sum, and involves significant changes to lighting, ride height and emissions equipment. According to Aston Martin’s then-CEO Andy Palmer, four or five Vulcans were expected to undergo this transformation.
The Vulcan’s closest rivals include the Ferrari FXX K and McLaren P1 GTR, though both use hybrid powertrains. The Aston stands out for its old-school approach: pure, naturally aspirated power and rear-wheel drive, with no hybrid assistance or all-wheel drive. For more on the Vulcan’s technical details and its Spa debut, see Aston Martin Vulcan makes Spa debut with 800bhp V12.
