Source: Aston Martin

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24 Specification

The specification is based on a standard production, European specification (left hand drive), V8 Vantage with the following modifications:

Body

* FIA approved full roll cage in 40mm x 1.5mm 15CDV6 high strength steel
* Preparation for pneumatic jacks incorporating tapping plates
* Motor sport towing eyes
* Plastic side & rear windows –"" with slide opening on driver's side
* Re-styled side sill with exposed carbon fibre rib
* Quick release bonnet/tail safety latching with hinges retained
* Lightweight aluminium side strakes

Engine & Transmission

* Cylinder heads; re-profiled and smoothed inlet and exhaust ports and optimised compression ratio
* Crankshaft, conrods, pistons and flywheel lightened and balanced to race standards
* ITG cylindrical foam air filters
* Reduced cell density primary catalysts
* Revised engine calibration (97 RON fuel)
* EGR & secondary air system removed
* Simplified oil breather system with catch tank
* Weight reduced rear muffler without by-pass valves
* Air conditioning system and compressor removed
* FIA approved ATL bag type fuel tank with twin fuel pumps -100L capacity. Filling point built into the right hand C-post with facility to accept a quick fill 'dry break' arrangement

· Standard 6-speed manual transmission –"" fitted with breather catch tank

·Valeo twin plate cerametallic clutch (215mm) with lightweight flywheel

Underframe

* Single rate, flat ground, 2.5” ID. Eibach springs with separate helper springs.
* Stiffened diameter front and rear anti-roll bars
* Dynamic Suspensions adjustable ride height aluminium dampers
* Front subframe modified for extra camber and castor

Wheels & Tyres

* Speedline 10” X 18” ET45mm cast magnesium front wheels
* Speedline 11” X 18” ET48mm cast magnesium rear wheels
* Yokohama A048 tyres
* Standard radial-mounted 4 piston monobloc callipers fitted with high performance Pagid RS 29 race pads

Electrical

* Reduced weight and optimised route wiring harness
* Optima gel battery
* Battery cut off relay
* New switch panel mounted in centre console (includes; re-settable circuit breakers for each fuel pump, extinguisher button, battery cut-off button, heater controls, mirror switch and toggle switches for fog lights, hazard lights, traction control and heated front screen.
* Panel graphics illuminated by ‘electroluminescent' film
* Original V8 Vantage instrument pack
* All other standard production ancillary electrical systems removed

Interior

* Recaro Pole Position competition shell seat with Aston Martin wings logo
* Schroth 6 point safety harness –"" push button release
* FIA compliant Lifeline Zero 360 plumbed in extinguisher system (gas) –"" 4 engine bay and 2 interior nozzles
* Raised driver's footrest
* New simple door casings moulded in ‘Twintex' for weight saving and compatibility with roll cage
* Weight reduced facia, trimmed in Alcantara
* Shortened one piece carbon fibre centre console
* Quick release suede trimmed steering wheel
* All other standard production trim and airbags removed

Options

* Passenger seat and safety harness