Aston Martin is set to unveil “something very special” at
the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The all-new vehicle is dubbed the “Vulcan,” and
that’s basically the extent of the released information.
Aston Martin released a 21-second teaser video for the
Vulcan with high-octane engine roaring, but it shows little about the physical appearance.
Fortunately, we won’t have to wait long for the official reveal on March 3rd
in Geneva.
The vehicle is named after the iconic British bomber, the
Vulcan, and is proposed to be a track-only supercar. Major competition for this
car includes the Ferrari LaFerrari FXX K and McLaren P1 GTR.
“It turns out Gaydon [Aston’s HQ] was an RAF base which
hosted Vulcans,” said an Aston Martin insider. “It just felt like the right
name for an Aston Martin!”
The exterior and interior of the Vulcan are mysteries, but
are suspected to be tailored for track performance in terms of cockpit
convenience features and engine-layout design. However, the teaser video does
provide insight into the Vulcan’s drivetrain. The engine featured in the video
sounds like a V-12, which could mean its equipped with a 5.9-liter V-12 capable
of delivering over 700 horsepower and could reach 60 mph in three seconds.
Another point about the drivetrain from the video is that it sounds like a
motor-sport sequential transmission, adding to the Vulcan’s track performance
capabilities.
The price is undisclosed at this point, but it is rumored
that Aston Martin will only make 30 units in its first year of production. This
in turn will drive the purchase price up, possibly exceeding $2 million.
If you are interested in an Aston Martin or other luxury
vehicles, contact Sonny Morgan at 512.401.4607 through Late European or sonny@lateeuro.com.
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