Special Aston Martin V12 Vantage S launched to celebrate
80th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire’s fighter plane's first flight
Aston
Martin of Cambridge has launched a limited edition of theV12 Vantage S
model. The special has been created to mark 80 years of the Spitfire fighter
plane and will set buyers back £180,000. Only eight examples of this exclusive
car will be made with first deliveries taking place on October 18th this year.
Visually, the Spitfire 80 is finished in a special ‘Duxford
Green’ colour with a yellow pinstripe running along the sides, a nod to the wing
design of the famous single-seat fighter aircraft. Yellow detailing is also
present on the grille and brake calipers, along with carbon fibre front and
rear diffusers to complete the unique look.
The aviation theme continues inside with Spitfire 80 logos
embroidered onto the headrests and door pulls in red ‘webbing’, similar to that
found in the aircraft. Buyers will also receive a number of
accessories including a Irvin flying helmet and flying goggles for added retro
appeal.
No changes have been made under the bonnet meaning the usual
565bhp 6.0-litre V12 is present, capable of 0-62mph in a brisk 3.9 seconds and
205mph top speed.
The eight Spitfire 80 models will be handed over to buyers
at the famous IWM Duxford museum. The new owners will be treated to a day of
activities including a Spitfire flight experience, armoured vehicle driving
experience and a personal museum tour. The finale will be an opportunity to
test the limits of their new cars along the runway, before watching a display
of one of the last Mk1 Spitfires.
source: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/v12-vantage/96353/limited-run-aston-martin-v12-vantage-s-spitfire-80-swoops-in
by Julian Sandiford
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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