Born out of extensive motorsport experience – and using Aston Martin's world-leading flair for design and engineering ingenuity – the 800-plus bhp, all-carbon fibre Aston Martin Vulcan promises truly extreme performance.
Engine Designed and developed in conjunction with Motorsport Partner, Aston Martin Racing, the unique engine is based around the architecture of the engine found in our GT3 race car, the naturally aspirated V12 has been enlarged to 7.0 and comprises a new block, pistons, liners, conrods, crank – all controlled by a Cosworth ECU.
The engine is located completely behind the front axle for better weight distribution and therefore dynamic performance.
The engine will feature 3-position adjustable power outputs which allows the driver to unleash true performance potential as their track skills develop.
Roll Cage
The interior of the Vulcan features an FIA-compliant full roll cage. This cage provides maximum safety with the minimum amount of intrusion into the cabin. Made from aero-grade 15 CDV 6 Steel (a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium heat-treatable high strength steel) enabled us to produce a cage weighing only 32 kg (saving 6 kg than the thicker T45 gauge tube normally used for roll cages).
The strength of the cage has enabled us to use thinner grade carbon in the roof pillars, this saving weight and lowering the centre of gravity.
Seats and Seating Position
Supplied by Recaro, the seats are full carbon fibre racing seats and are Frontal Head Restraint System (FHR) Compatible (compliant to FIA specification 8862). The seats feature an adjustable driver’s side and a fixed passenger side.
Securing both driver and passenger/instructor is a Schroth 6-point Racing Harness.
Adjustable Pedal Box & Steering Column
In addition to the fore and aft adjustable driver’s seat, to ensure a perfect seating position, Vulcan also features an adjustable AP Racing Pedal box and a steering column adjustable for both reach and height.
The clutch pedal enables better control of the rear-mounted (5 1/2" Sachs) competition clutch for manoeuvring and launch.
Steering Wheel
A bespoke Carbon Fibre design designed and produced in conjunction with bf1systems. Designed in conjunction with Darren Turner, all key functions are grouped in a logical manner.
These functions include; Starter Button, Neutral, Pit Lane limiter, Indicator, Flash-to-pass, Adjustable ABS and Traction control and Wipers.
The Paddle shift controls are on the back of the wheel rather than steering column.
Driver’s Display
The driver’s display is supplied via a Cosworth Omega dash and data acquisition system with data download port. Drivers will be able to display a wide range of vehicle performance data.
Vehicle Data Logger
As part of the Driver Training Programme, the Vulcan features a Cosworth aliveDRIVE data acquisition system with in-car camera and USB download.
This GPS-based video recording system provides a perfect driver training tool by allowing analysis and comparison of driver’s laps over time or compared to other drivers.
Fire Extinguisher
The Vulcan is fitted with an FIA-spec fire extinguisher system with FIA approved operating system.
The extinguisher comprises a 3-litre system.
Driver’s Intercom
To allow easier in-car communication, an intercom will be integrated into both the driver’s and instructor/passenger crash helmets. The same intercom will also allow driver to pit wall communication.
Source: TheSUPERCARDRIVER