Remember last week’s blacked-out teaser photo Aston Martin posted on all its social media channels? It turns out we were right, and it is not a new AMR model – that did not made sense anyway. Called the F1 Edition, this Vantage was designed for improved lap times, but it can also be driven on public roads.

2021 Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition

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The Vantage F1 Edition works twofold for Aston Martin. On one hand, it is here to celebrate the brand’s return to Formula 1 racing and on the other, it comes to cater to track day aficionados that want a more composed Vantage.

A subtle bump in power

According to Aston Martin, plenty of subtle changes were made before the Vantage F1 Edition was deemed ready for debut. For example, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 makes 528 horsepower, which is 25 horsepower more than the Vantage AMR. Torque stays the same at 685 Newton-meters (505 pound-feet). Complementing the power boost, the car’s eight-speed automatic has been massaged for quicker shifts.

Small changes underneath the shell

What is more, AM’s engineers paid special attention to the suspension and steering. The F1 Edition is stiffer – although we do not get any supporting figures – and more direct as far as steering response goes. Rear spring rate also took a hike, and lateral stiffness was improved, too, for better cornering abilities.

The F1 Edition sits on 21-inch wheels (the standard Vantage uses 20-inchers) wrapped in lower-profile tires developed by Pirelli.

Rounding up the package is the aero treatment which includes a rear wing, a new front splitter, extra front dive planes, and underbody turning vanes. All in all, these add-ons contribute to up to 200 kilos (441 pounds) of downforce at top speed.

Speaking of which, the coupe can reach a top speed of 195 mph (314 kph), while the roadster’s Vmax is rated at 190 mph (305 kph). 0-60 mph (0-96 kph) for the coupe happens in 3.5 seconds, with the roadster being 0.1 seconds slower with a 3.6-second sprint time.

Price and availability

The F1 Edition will be available in both coupe and roadster body styles. Orders for the Vantage F1 Edition are open with deliveries expected to kick off in May 2021. The special edition starts at £142,000 in the U.K. and €162,000 in Germany.


Aston Martin F1 Edition

Engine

4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8

Horsepower

528 horses

Torque

505 pound-feet

Transmission

Eight-speed automatic

0-60 mph

3.5s

Top Speed

195 mph

Price

£142,000 (U.K.) / €162,000 (Germany)