Aston Martin Vanquish S gets special Red Arrows edition

As the latest commission for the Q by Aston Martin project, 10 Vanquish S Red Arrows Edition cars will be produced. The special edition model celebrates the iconic Red Arrows RAF jets.

The cars are marked out from standard Vanquish S models with Eclat Red paint – the same colour used on the Red Arrows – as well as exterior and interior details, including a side stripe in blue or white in a nod to the smoke trails commonly associated with the jets, and a pattern on the roof which reflects the canopy of a fighter jet.

Inside, the upholstery features the same green used on the Arrows’ pilot flight suits, as well as Red Arrow formation graphics embroidered into the door cards and seat backs. Each car also gets a unique plaque on its engine, signed by the corresponding Red Arrows pilot. Meanwhile, the steering wheel features an RAF-inspired switchgear, and is derived from that of the One-77.

The rear seats have been replaced with a stowage area for two Red Arrows motif crash helmets. These are included as are race suits and bespoke bomber jackets, a luggage set, car cover, build book and a scale model of both their car and a Hawk Red Arrows plane.

No mechanical changes have been made, so the Vanquish S’ 600hp, 650Nm V12 engine remains the same, as does the car’s 3.5sec 0-100kph time and 323ph top speed.

Production is limited to 10 cars, although the final car is to be gifted to the RAF Benevolent Fund. The series has been commissioned to the Q by Aston Martin initiative by Aston Martin Cambridge – the same branch which commissioned the 80 V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 special edition cars last year, and the Vantage S Blades Edition.