820 HP V12 monster, on the open market
The block will be cleared at Mecum’s Monterey auction in August when the first Aston Martin Vulcan will be offered for sale.
It is surprising that one of the 24 built examples was put on the market so quickly after they were delivered to their owners earlier in the year. These owners were invited because Aston was confident that they wouldn’t just flip their Vulcan right away. Perhaps the seller changed his mind.
Let’s not get into the details of how it was consigned to auction. He has the 11th Vulcan-built, in stunning purpley blue. The V12 produces operatic, flame-spinning power. It’s based on the engine from the GT3 Vantage but bore out to 7.0-litres. It produces an incredible 820 HP in the highest power setting of all three. Its titanium and Iconel exhaust makes a great noise that will wake you up.
The rest of this spec is reminiscent of a race car designer’s wish list. Multimatic built the carbon fibre chassis tub. Xtrac provides the six-speed sequential gearbox and Sachs supplies the clutch. Cosworth provides the electronic control unit, while Brembo uses carbon ceramic brakes. AP Racing also supplies the adjustable pedal box and Recaro seats.
It’s a GT racecar that doesn’t have to comply with any regulations.
Aston doesn’t just sell cars. Aston also hosts dedicated track days for Vulcan owners, who go through an intensive training program to get the most out of their car. Aston then takes the car away at the end to ensure it is in top condition. Owners have the option of taking care of it, but it seems very few do. It’s not clear if the vehicle’s package will be transferred with it.
Mecum has not revealed the estimated cost of the Vulcan. It was more than $2 million at the factory. So you can only guess.