Aston Martin Vulcan debuts as 800hp track-only flagship at Geneva
Aston Martin has unveiled the Vulcan, its 800hp, V12-powered, carbon-fibre supercar, at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, with production limited to just 24 units.
Aston Martin has taken the wraps off its most extreme model to date, unveiling the Vulcan at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The track-only supercar, limited to 24 units, arrives as the brand’s most powerful naturally aspirated car and is aimed squarely at private collectors and serious track-day drivers.
The Vulcan’s centrepiece is a 7.0-litre V12 engine, producing 800hp and driving the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transmission. With a carbon fibre monocoque and body, the car’s construction keeps weight down and stiffness up, delivering a power-to-weight ratio that Aston Martin claims exceeds that of FIA World Endurance Championship GTE racers.
Aston Martin has equipped the Vulcan with a magnesium torque tube, carbon fibre propeller shaft, limited-slip differential, and a bespoke suspension system with adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars. Carbon ceramic racing discs measure 380mm at the front and 360mm at the rear. Variable traction control and adjustable ABS are also standard, reflecting the car’s focus on delivering a pure circuit experience.
Track focus and owner experience
Buyers will not be able to drive the Vulcan on public roads. Instead, Aston Martin is offering a driver development programme, pairing new owners with experienced racing drivers to help them extract the most from the car at dedicated events. This approach follows the model set by other ultra-low-volume track cars, aimed at building a close-knit community of owners and maximising the car’s performance potential.
No official pricing or detailed performance figures were released at Geneva. However, with its limited production run and specification, the Vulcan sits at the top of Aston Martin’s range, above even the Vantage-based specials shown in previous years. The car’s aggressive styling, dominated by a large front grille and splitter, references both current design cues and the brand’s racing heritage.
Competition at Geneva
The Vulcan’s debut placed it alongside other high-profile track and supercars at Geneva, including the Ferrari 488 GTB and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, both of which also saw their world premieres at the show. For more on the latest supercar launches from Geneva, see our coverage of the Ferrari 488 GTBand Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
