2021 Aston Martin Vantage

2021 Aston Martin Vantage

TECHNICAL INFO
4.0L V8 Bi-Turbocharged Petrol Engine
393kW of Power
685Nm of Torque
Rear-Mid Mounted 8 Speed ZF Automatic Transmission
11.5 L/100Km Combined Fuel Consumption

The 2021 Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition represents the pinnacle of the Vantage lineup at its launch, celebrating Aston Martin''s return to Formula 1 after over 60 years. It builds on the standard Vantage''s foundation but incorporates track-inspired enhancements derived from the engineering of the F1 Safety Car, making it the most focused and dynamic production Vantage to date. Key performance upgrades include a retuned 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which delivers 527 horsepower. A 24-hp increase over the base model''s 503 hp, while maintaining the same torque figure. This power bump is achieved through optimized engine mapping and exhaust tuning for sharper throttle response and a more aggressive soundtrack.
The car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. On the track, it generates an additional 200 kg of downforce at top speed compared to the standard Vantage, thanks to a comprehensive aerodynamic package featuring a larger front splitter, rear wing, dive planes, and diffuser. This improves high-speed stability without sacrificing road usability. Suspension revisions include stiffer rear springs, upgraded dampers for better body control, a thicker anti-roll bar, and a reinforced front structure, all paired with an electronically controlled limited-slip differential for enhanced cornering precision. It rides on 21-inch satin black wheels with and ventilated floating rotor brakes for superior stopping power. Real-world testing confirms its prowess: quarter-mile times around 11.7 seconds and a Nürburgring lap nearly 15 seconds quicker than the base Vantage, emphasizing its balance of raw speed and planted handling.
Overall, these changes make the F1 Edition feel more visceral and track-capable than the standard car, with reviewers noting its "brutal appeal" and ability to deliver F1-inspired thrills on public roads.

The Vantage F1 Edition is a limited-production model, with Aston Martin capping output at 250 units worldwide-split evenly between 125 coupes and 125 roadsters-to ensure exclusivity. This low-volume run, combined with its status as a commemorative edition tied to Aston''s F1 re-entry, positions it as a collector''s item from the outset. Production began in 2021, w.