Aston Martin Victor by Q, the one-off British muscle car you'll want to drive

Exclusive cars are those marvels that become one-off models and are destined for a single buyer. Aston Martin already enjoys a very high prestige, but when it comes to a car created for that one single driver, expectations soar sky-high. The Q department of the British marque has worked on a car that has become the object of desire of an anonymous buyer who had to part with an undisclosed sum of money, one that was certainly not small.

The brand’s vehicle personalisation department has worked on a One-77, applying several changes to turn it into a unique car that also pays tribute to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage of the 1970s. But, of course, with today’s presence and technology to give it outstanding looks and performance.

Aggressive exterior

The exterior look of the Aston Martin Victor by Q combines the appearance of the Vantage, which serves as the tribute’s inspiration, with the more recent Aston Martin Vulcan, oriented towards the track. The round headlights are so well integrated into the nose that they are barely noticeable, yet they let the strength of the design be felt. The large spoiler completes the front view and lets you sense the power hidden beneath the large bonnet.

Looking at the sides, we find twin exhausts located immediately behind the doors. A curious position, highlighted by a sill with a design that helps convey a sense of dynamism and leads into the side exhausts.

High-tech interior

Although the aim is to recreate a car from the 1970s, the interior hides the current technology that makes it possible to enjoy two digital screens, one dedicated to the instrumentation and the other to the multimedia system. Green leather upholstery and wood dominate the cabin, so the luxury of this car, of which only one unit has been built, is immediately apparent.

Powerful mechanics

The changes to the mechanics have also been significant, and the car has been engineered to offer a suspension carried over from the Vulcan to improve control when its engine delivers its full power. The wheels are fitted with Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, which also help keep the car under control.

The engine comes from the One-77, that is, a 7.3-litre V12 block bearing the Cosworth signature, to which 93 CV have been added. With this addition the car produces 847 CV and a maximum torque of 821 Nm.

All of this is what a car of which no further copies will be seen offers, and it will remain as a one-off. Perhaps at some point we will see it on the road somewhere and be able to admire its curves and the image of power it projects. But it’s going to be very difficult, don’t you think?

Technical specifications of this car

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