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Aston Martin revived the iconic V600 nameplate for a special, limited-run V12 Vantage which will be produced by the company’s Q division. The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage V600 is a customer commission to the special division of the British manufacturer, set to be produced in 14 examples split between seven coupes and seven roadsters. The original V8 Vantage V600 was introduced in 1998 as the most extreme iteration of the Vantage lineup, establishing itself as one of the most powerful sports cars of its time. The new “Triple V” is based on the previous-generation Vantage and is described as the ultimate analogue Vantage. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 with 600PS (592hp) paired to a seven-speed manual transmission. The suspension features three-stage adaptive dampers. “This is precisely why we created our ‘Q by Aston Martin – Commission’ service,” said Marek Reichman, Vice President & Chief Creative Officer Aston Martin. “Our customers can creat...

Aston Martin has decided to celebrating its ongoing partnership with Red Bull Racing by unveiling the new V8 and V12 Vantage Red Bull Racing Editions. Both vehicles have been created through Q by Aston Martin and will be delivered from the second quarter of this year. As is typical with special edition models like these, they are primarily distinguished from ‘ordinary’ Vantages by their paint schemes, this time featuring the Mariana blue, yellow and red combination used by the RBR Formula 1 team. If owners want something different, Tungsten Silver and satin Mariana blue are offered. Other special touches to the V8 and V12 Vantage Red Bull Racing Editions include a carbon fiber front splitter, carbon diffuser and carbon grille frame. The cabins of the two then have diamond-quilting, an alcantara steering wheel, carbon fiber trim and Red Bull Racing headrest embroidery. When ordering their vehicle, customers can also choose to have their sill and final inspection plaques signed ...