Red Bull gives you wings. Well in this context, it sure does. We all know about the upcoming collaboration between the two brands for the AM-RB 001 hyper car due for 2018. To keep motoring junkies sated, Supercar manufacturers Aston Martin have recently revealed their special edition Red Bull Racing editions of their Vantage series V8 and V12 — just in time for the 2017 Geneva Auto Show. The new cars have been built to celebrate Aston Martin’s on-going partnership with Red Bull racing, as well as the start of the 2017 Formula 1 season on March 26. Despite having no additional changes to the power of the car, both present aesthetic changes.
The cars are finished in Red Bull-inspired Mariana Blue exterior paint. Gloss Tungsten Silver and satin Mariana Blue are also available as an option. Complementing this signature paint finish is a carbon fiber spoiler, splitter and front grille. The grille gets a Red Bull red finish and the brake calipers are a contrasting yellow, staying through to the brand’s colour scheme. No changes have been made to the powertrains of both models. The V8 model gets a 436hp 4.7 litre unit and the V12 a 573hp 5.9 litre engine
Inside, the vehicle is dressed in carbon fiber trim, with Red Bull Racing embroidery on the headrests, diamond quilted leather and an Alcantara wrapped steering wheel complete with 12 o’clock marker. Created by the brand’s in house customisation firm Q by Aston Martin, this Aston Martin has also offered the opportunity of an autograph from one of Red Bull’s current F1 drivers — Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen — on the vehicle’s sill and inspection plaque.
Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Andy Palmer commented: “Motorsport is and will always be a key part of Aston Martin’s DNA and both the V8 and V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions bring that ethos straight to our customers. With the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship® set to begin soon, I hope that the purchase of these models will bring the racing season that little bit closer for those lucky few customers who can’t wait for it to begin”.
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