Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

Rarity Delightfully, Vulcan ownership comes with much more. Aston knows that, though its buyers might be able to afford an ultra- exclusive track car, they alone might not be able to squeeze from the Vulcan its full motoring potential on the racing circuit. Accordingly, the British brand will offer the opportunity to take part in a detailed – and equally exclusive – programme of intensive track driver training. Before setting foot behind the wheel of their Vulcan, Le Mans- winner Darren Turner will lead programme participants through the ins and outs of track driving technique. Owners will increase their on-circuit abilities from behind the wheel of several high- performance AstonMartinmodels, including V12 Vantage S and One-77 road cars and the Vantage GT4 race car. Once they’ve mastered those tarmac terrors, they’ll be invited to fire up their Vulcan and experience its immense performance potential. If that weren’t enough, Aston will also invite Vulcan owners into Darren Turner’s Base Performance Simulators. No longer just the preserve of Formula 1, in the simulators buyers will have ample opportunity to further refine their driving style in the safety of the digital race track. Not only is this an alternative when, say, a rainstorm strikes the circuit, but also the simulators are widely acknowledged to help prepare a driver for any race by improving technique and consistency as well as lap times. Dedication Ultimately, the Vulcan would be worth owning for any one of its parts alone: its stunning, forward-facing looks, cutting- edge V12 powertrain, or motorsport-inspired carbon fibre monocoque chassis. Thankfully, buyers won’t have to choose just one, as it is the combination of them all. Step back and take the entire car into consideration and I dare say the Vulcan isn’t simply the sum of its parts. When it is boiled down, the Vulcan is about dedication. Think about it. With the Vulcan, Aston Martin proves keen ability and dedication to creating within its walls inspired, distinctive design. It shows its dedication to furthering V12 powerplant engineering and potency. It also shows dedication to enhancing the realm of track-only supercars, extending its bespoke motoring arm into the oft-spare world of racing cars. Moreover, with the Vulcan, Aston, as a brand, proves it is so dedicated to its customers – and to the Vulcan – that it will help teach each owner how to properly pilot the car around the circuit. Not only does this improve ownership by a great deal, it also guarantees the car – and the owner’s – place in the brand’s rich and charismatic history. 3 0 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I