Aston Martin officially reveals Vantage F1 Edition W
ith Aston Martin supplying the official Formula One safety and medical cars for the 2021 season, the British auto brand furthers the celebration of its F1 return following the 61-year hiatus by unveiling the special Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition. Practically the F1 pace car meant to be driven on regular roads, the Vantage F1 Edition is promised to mirror the mechanical and exterior upgrades of the official Aston Martin Vantage F1 safety car. The only pieces that will not make it into the Vantage F1 Edition production car are the screen monitors and communication sets required in the official F1 safety car. Basing on the data given about the official Vantage F1 safety car, the F1 Edition Vantage is powered by the upgraded
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Vantage 4.0-liter twinturbo V8 which outputs up from 503 to 528 horsepower and 505lb peak torque. The F1 safety car is also reported to have an upgraded transmission for quicker shifting and improved engine control during braking and deceleration. The Vantage F1 Edition is reported to have extra chassis reinforcements especially up front for improved chassis rigidity.
Dampers were also upgraded as well as a set of stiffer rear springs. The steering system was also tuned for better steering feedback. As for its exterior features, the special edition Vantage F1 will be available in both coupe and top-down convertible styling. Separating the special edition Vantage F1 from the regular model are the special aero kit that contributes 200kg
downforce at top speed, special carbon fiber body pieces, the bespoke set of 21-inch wheels wrapped in low profile tires, and the unique vaned grill design. The Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition will be available in the color Racing Green, drawing inspiration from the official livery of the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team. Black and White in either satin or gloss finish together
with the matte gray racing graphic will also be available as color options. No official news if the Vantage F1 Edition will be available locally. To give an idea regarding pricing, based on the UK-market, the special Vantage F1 Edition is expected to have a PHP 1,400,000 premium over the standard Aston Martin Vantage and will be available in the UK by May of this year.
