This is the only legal road-legal Aston Martin Vulcan.
The Aston Martin Vulcan isn’t looking good enough, but a well-decorated one will be competing in the Gumball 3000, which runs this year from Mykonos (Greece) to Ibiza (Spain). Camouflage patterns that combine a light green camouflage with a blue base (or very pale grey) is a result of the Avro Vulcan, a British bomber plane which served in the Royal Air Force from the mid 1950s through the mid 1980s.
This Vulcan, in addition to its unique color scheme, is the only legal road-legal example Aston Martin’s supercar that is strictly track-use-only. YouTuber Mr JWW showcased the conversion from RML Group in May.
The biggest change from the street-legal Vulcan is the addition of headlights to the front fenders. The windshield wipers now have washers and the front splitter is a bit higher to prevent it from scratching the pavement. Public roads are rarely as smooth as racetracks.
The V12’s mechanical modifications have been made to comply with emission standards. While the modifications include a new exhaust system, Mr JWW’s video shows that it is still quite loud due to the fact that he and his passenger are wearing headphones and microphones while driving. The Vulcan is now a bit more friendly for the driver thanks to a revised clutch and gear ratios. The suspension is also softer.
In 2015 , the Vulcan was unveiled. It featured a 7.0-liter V12 that produced 820 horsepower at its highest power setting. Production was limited to 24 units and prices started at more than $2 million.