Aston Martin Vantage S Becomes Official F1® Safety Ca

Aston Martin Vantage S
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Aston Martin’s new Vantage S, the most performance-focused Vantage yet, debuts as the Official FIA Safety Car of Formula 1® at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Aston Martin Vantage S

Powered by a 4.0-litre Twin-Turbo V8 with 680PS and 800Nm of torque, it accelerates from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds and hits a top speed of 202mph, ensuring it can lead F1® cars under safety conditions.

Aerodynamic upgrades like a rear deck spoiler and FIA lightbar on the Aston Martin Vantage S enhance stability and visibility. The car, painted in Podium Green, features bonnet blades for better engine cooling and a full-width spoiler for increased downforce, offering driver Bernd Mayländer superior handling.

Alex Long, Aston Martin’s Global Marketing Director, highlighted the Vantage S as a pinnacle of the brand’s performance, boosting visibility in Formula 1®.

Mayländer praised its enhanced capabilities for safe and swift track deployment. Alongside the DBX707 Medical Car, the Vantage S adds thrilling style and sound to F1® safety operations
Juan Manuel
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