Luxury British marque Aston Martin has today completed the official global debut of its new V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing edition in Melbourne, Australia. Ahead of the 2017 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix this weekend, the special edition was revealed to 200 VIP guests at an early preview event of the new multi-million dollar Aston Martin Melbourne dealership.
23 March 2017, Melbourne: Luxury British marque Aston Martin has today completed the official global debut of its new V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing edition in Melbourne, Australia. Ahead of the 2017 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix this weekend, the special edition was revealed to 200 VIP guests at an early preview event of the new multi-million dollar Aston Martin Melbourne dealership.
Hosted by Aston Martin’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Andy Palmer, guests were treated to appearances from Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner and Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey. The V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition was unveiled to guests by Red Bull Racing drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, who drove the car in to the event venue. In addition, the new flagship Vanquish S made its Melbourne debut.
The Vantage Red Bull Racing Editions, created by the marque’s in-house personalisation service Q by Aston Martin, are highly appealing to the collector market with just 17 units available for Australia. Celebrating the two brands’ unique ‘Innovation Partnership’, Aston Martin’s latest global offering takes approval from Red Bull Racing drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, with their signatures adorning both sill and under bonnet inspection plaques.
Available with Aston Martin’s characterful V8 naturally aspirated power units, and also available in a V12 variant, both Vantage Red Bull Racing Editions are equipped with a range of distinguishing features for the most devoted Formula 1® enthusiast.
Building on the appeal of the sports-focused Vantage range, the models deliver a blend of eye-catching looks and an engaging and visceral experience for the perfect cruise.
Taking inspiration from Red Bull Racing’s distinctive race livery, owners will be treated to a deep Mariana Blue paint finish as standard. For those wanting a slight twist, gloss Tungsten Silver or satin Mariana Blue exteriors are also optional.
Complementing Aston Martin’s signature paint finish is a race-inspired carbon fibre splitter, diffuser, grille and side strakes. Red infills on the carbon fibre grille and yellow calipers complete the iconic colour scheme.
Inside, customers can expect further sporting features, including Red Bull Racing headrest embroidery, carbon fibre trim inlays and a full-leather steering wheel complete with 12 o’clock accent stripe.
Dr Andy Palmer, said: “With the 2017 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix happening this weekend, we are thrilled to have the new V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition model make its global debut here in stunning Melbourne. Motorsport will always be a key part of Aston Martin’s DNA, and our innovative partnership with Red Bull Racing highlights our dedication to bringing that ethos direct to our customers. I am also delighted to announce that I will personally be driving a V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition around the Melbourne circuit this Sunday in the lead-up to the 2017 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix.
“We are also proud to unveil the new Vanquish S to the Melbourne market. We have already seen great early interest in the new model locally.”
Bobby Zagame, Managing Director, Zagame Automotive Group, said: “It is a great honour for us to reveal the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition and new Vanquish S to our VIP clients, as well as provide an early preview of our new state-of-the-art Aston Martin showroom.”
The models debut in Melbourne alongside a piece of Aston Martin heritage, the one-of-a-kind Aston Martin Chassis number ‘1927’. The historical model is the oldest Aston Martin in Australia, and has resided in Melbourne since 1924.
The Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions are available to order now. The V8 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition pricing starts at $AUD 259,995 drive away with the V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition Sportshift prices from $AUD 422,770 plus on-road costs. Deliveries will commence from Q2 2017.
The Aston Martin Vanquish S is priced from $AUD 489,950 excluding on-road costs, with deliveries commencing in April 2017.
The new Aston Martin Melbourne showroom will officially open in Q2 2017.