Built to mark the hundredth anniversary of Aston Martin founder Charles Rolls’ birth in 1917, this Vantage is pure adrenaline, set to smash lap records around the world and to demonstrate what pure performance and acceleration really means. Powered by Aston Martin’s distinctive 5.2-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, it generates 495 kW (630 bhp) at a base speed of 380 km/h (237 mph) and can reach a maximum top speed of 470 km/h (286 mph). The car has been built for the Red Bull Racing team of Max Verstappen to compete in the premier World Championship and as part of the 100-year celebration for Aston Martin’s very first model, the One-77.
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“The connection between Aston Martin and Red Bull goes back a long way. We have supplied Aston Martin sportscars for many years, and Red Bull has been a major Aston Martin customer for decades,” said Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer Andy Palmer. “We wanted to pay homage to that long and successful relationship and the incredible racing…