The brand new Aston Martin Vantage highway automobile has spawned a new-generation Components One security automobile from the British model, bringing extra energy and higher aerodynamics in an effort that ought to please three-time champion Max Verstappen.

Following the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen criticised the Aston Martin Vantage security automobile for being too gradual in comparison with the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Collection used at sure races.

The Dutch driver went so far as calling the Vantage a “turtle”, which was backed up by timing information which confirmed the Aston Martin was virtually 5 seconds slower than the Mercedes-AMG GT at some circuits.

Nevertheless, final month’s launch of the brand new Vantage sports activities automobile has led Aston Martin to improve its Components One security automobile.

Just like the highway automobile, the brand new Aston Martin Components One security automobile boasts vital efficiency enhancements, now producing 489kW of energy and 800Nm of torque from its Mercedes-AMG constructed twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8.

That is 114kW and 115Nm greater than the earlier Vantage, and matches the torque outputs of the GT Black Collection, although it’s nonetheless 48kW down on the track-focused Mercedes.

Whereas the earlier Aston Martin Vantage security automobile was largely unchanged from the road-going instance – save for its flashing mild pod and different associated gear – the brand new model now has a bigger entrance splitter and a deep rear wing to assist preserve its nook quickens.

Inside, there are Recaro Pole Place seats, a bespoke centre console for all of the buttons and switches required for a security automobile and a number of screens, displaying lap instances and GPS information somewhat than what the occupants are listening to.

The brand new Aston Martin Vantage will make its debut as Components One’s security automobile of selection at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, showing a number of instances this season on rotation with the aforementioned Mercedes-AMG.

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