Formula 1, also known as Formula One, is the world's highest-level single-seater formula racing competition and one of the most watched and influential motor sports events. Formula 1 cars are at the top of the world in terms of speed, handling and technology, and safety in Formula 1 is a very important aspect. In order to ensure the safety of drivers and spectators, there is a special type of vehicle in Formula 1, which is called the safety car, which is used to appear on the track in the event of an accident or other dangerous situation on the track, and guide the racing team to drive at a certain speed until the track returns to normal.
The choice of a safety car should not only consider its performance, reliability and safety, but also its brand image and market influence. This year, the safety car for the F1 race was provided by Aston Martin, and the British luxury sports car brand also took the opportunity to launch a production model with the same power level as the safety car, the Vantage F1 Edition, priced at 198Starting at 80,000, it's more expensive than a Porsche 911, but it's also much cheaper than an F1 car. What is so special about this car and can it attract the attention of consumers?Let's take a look.
Aston Martin is a century-old British car brand known for producing high-end sports cars and luxury sedans, and is also the car of James Bond in the 007 film series. Aston Martin had won the F1 World Championship in 1959 and 1960 but then withdrew from F1 and did not return until 2021. This year, Aston Martin not only has its own F1 racing team, but has also become a provider of safety cars and medical cars for F1 events, breaking Mercedes-Benz's monopoly that has been held since 1996.
Aston Martin's safety car for Formula 1 is based on the Vantage, Aston Martin's entry-level sports car and one of its best-selling models. The exterior of the safety car is painted in a lime green livery that is in line with Aston Martin's Formula 1 car, while adding elements such as front and rear air deflectors, side air intakes and roof light strips for improved aerodynamics and visual impact. The powertrain of the safety car follows the 4The 0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine has been boosted to 535 hp and 685 Nm of torque, and with an 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 35 seconds for a top speed of 314 km/h.
To commemorate Aston Martin's return to Formula 1, the Vantage F1 Edition, a special edition of the same power level as the safety car, was also officially launched on the production car, including a hardtop and a convertible. The exterior of the car is in keeping with the safety car, with the exception of lime green, available in black and white, while the interior features a combination of black leather and grey Alcantara, complemented by green or red details. The powertrain of the new car is also the same as that of the safety car, with a maximum power of 535 hp, but the top speed is slightly lower at 306 km/h. Pre-orders for the new car are now available in China, and its official price is 19880,000 to 20880,000 yuan, the new model is expected to be delivered to the Chinese market in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Aston Martin's Vantage F1 Edition is a historic and collectible car, not only a testament to Aston Martin's return to Formula 1, but also a mass-produced version of the F1 safety car, with extraordinary performance and brand influence. Although the price of this car is much higher than the Porsche 911 of the same level, it is also much cheaper than the F1 car, after all, the cost of an F1 car is at least tens of millions of yuan, and it cannot be put on the road.
For those who love Formula 1, pursue extreme speed, and have some financial strength, this car may be a good choice to satisfy their driving pleasure and also show their personality and taste. Of course, this car is not without shortcomings, such as its fuel consumption, maintenance costs and value retention rate, etc., may be potential problems, and the domestic sales will not be too high, because the domestic F1 races and fan groups are not mature and extensive enough. In short, this car is a car with special meaning and charm, but it is also a car that needs to be carefully considered and grasped, it is both an F1 safety car and an F1 dream car.