Aston Martin pays tribute to the legendary Spitfire fighter plane with a special edition of the Vantage V12

Aston Martin is one of the most British companies in the world. This means it is proud of its country and of everything that has come from it over the last centuries. During the Second World War, one of the most important combat aircraft on the Allied side was the Spitfire, a legendary fighter that came out of English factories and on many occasions made the difference against the German air force. Now, Aston Martin pays tribute to that legendary aircraft with the Aston Martin Vantage S Spitfire 80.

This special version was commissioned by Aston Martin Cambridge, a dealership of the brand that had already commissioned another special model, the Vantage S Blade Edition. This time, 80 units will be built, all of them produced by the brand’s Q personalisation service. To turn the car into a replica of the combat aircraft, they have looked at many details they have sought to reproduce on the car. Among them, the V12 engine that powered the aircraft and that also powers the car.

In this case, the engine delivers 565 CV and a maximum torque of 620 Nm, which places it in the same range as the model it is based on. Despite this, the aesthetic changes make it a version worth considering, and there are many bodywork changes that make it a very impressive car.

Details that recall the aircraft

In addition to the additions by the Q personalisation service, which always take care of even the smallest detail, the Aircraft Restoration Company in Duxford has manufactured specific components that recall the Spitfire, such as the exhaust tip, finished in a “Rainbow” effect, and an aluminium bar in the cabin that recalls the rear reinforcement bar fitted to the aircraft.

The colour of the 80 cars will be the traditional green colour of the aircraft, which will also be accented by yellow bands along the sides, just as the Spitfire had. As for the interior, Q’s personal touch is very much present, with the version’s logo embroidered on the headrests and many design elements that recall aviation.

In addition, the buyer will be able to add small details designed to enhance that experience, such as a leather aviator jacket and the traditional helmet and goggles worn by pilots in the cockpits of the Spitfire. A real treat for fans of aviation and World War II, arriving soon. The price of this version will be a total of 239,634 euros, just over 53,000 more than the base model. Although it is somewhat expensive, Aston Martin will donate part of the price to a charity linked to the Royal Air Force, so whoever buys one will also be doing good work at no extra cost.

Via | Carscoops

Technical specifications of this car

RoadsterAston Martin Vantage4 versions · from 200,000 €