| The 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24 racecar | | | | car. The N24's engine is a 4.3 litre V8 has been |
| was designed subsequently in 2005 as a stock car, | | | | changed to fortify throttle performance and replication |
| and it has its foundations firmly on the critically | | | | by lightening and balancing the flywheel, the connecting |
| acclaimed V8 Vantage road car. The car was named | | | | rods, the pistons, and the crankshaft. The cylinder |
| after the "Nürburgring 24-hour race", which it has | | | | heads are redone by all the exhaust and inlet ports, |
| done very well in a couple of times, and it is one of the | | | | which have been smoothed to advance the overall |
| most exacting and assiduous racing circuits in the | | | | compression ratio. Also the engine regulator system |
| world. The N24 is only constructed toward European | | | | was recalibrated for improved gas flow. The N24 also |
| specifications, and it was given a multitude of | | | | has a open flowing exhaust system with "ITG |
| alterations, upgrades, and changes to make it on the | | | | cylindrical foam air filters", and a lightweight rear muffler |
| same plane as any other car in competitive racing. The | | | | minus any skirt valves. The V8 Vantage's dry sump |
| car was only produced as a limited production vehicle, | | | | lubrication method is retained in order to assist with oil |
| and only built by hand, which is the Aston Martin stamp | | | | spillage while extreme cornering. The overall effect |
| of extensive fine craftsmanship. The V8 Vantage | | | | equated to a maximum horsepower of 410bhp |
| N24's entire interior has been outfitted for optimum | | | | (305kW) at 7500rpm, which is a 30bhp growth over |
| racing design, as little is left within the interior of the car. | | | | the V8 Vantage, and a maximum torque of 425Nm |
| Items removed are all typical interior adornments e.g. | | | | (313lb-ft). The transmission of the N24 is the traditional |
| airbags, air condition, embellishments, and seats. The | | | | six speed manual, equipped with a "breather catch |
| facia molding is kept and is adjusted into Alcantara, | | | | tank", along with a "Valeo twin-plate cerametallic |
| plus a "Recaro Pole Position" competition seat is | | | | clutch" (215mm) with a lightweight flywheel, entirely to |
| added to the car, with a passenger seat as an option, | | | | powertrain formula. The V8 Vantage's highly polished |
| and a quick release steering wheel is fitted with suede | | | | suspension received minor changes for the N24's |
| trimmings, which is added as standard. All the interior | | | | track use e.g. bigger front and back anti roll bars; |
| coverings including the doors are substituted for the | | | | "Bilstein Suspensions flexible ride height aluminum |
| new "Twintex" lightweight mouldings. Also the interior | | | | dampers"; solitary rate, flat ground, 2.5in "ID Eibach" |
| has an FIA certified, complete high strength, steel roll | | | | springs with separate aiding springs; and the front |
| cage measuring 40 x 15mm. The body of the N24 is | | | | sub-frame being modernized for more castor and |
| made up of lightweight aluminum side stripes, and | | | | camber. The wheels include front and rear "Speedline |
| redone side sills with a visible carbon fibre rib. The N24 | | | | 10 x 18in, ET45mm cast magnesium", with "Yokohama |
| also has a tail safety latch with the hinges are being | | | | A048-R" tyres, and "Pagid RS 29" racing brake pads. |
| kept; a quick release hood; a Motorsport towing eye | | | | The 2006 V8 Vantage N24 is developed on Aston |
| fastened onto the chassis; polycarbonated side and | | | | martin traditions, has proven itself time and time again |
| rear windows with a slide opening for the driver; and | | | | as a factory manufactured car that ready to take on |
| there are preparation openings for tapping plates | | | | any race. The level of fine details on a racing car |
| which serves use of pneumatic jacks. The | | | | conforms to the typical standards set so long ago, and |
| specifications of the body are a width of 1865mm | | | | has set its on rules for racing while carrying on the |
| (73.5in); a front track of 1580mm (62.2in); a rear track | | | | "Vantage" name. |
| 1590mm (62.6in); a wheelbase of 2600mm (102.5in); a | | | | If you want to read more about the 2006 Aston Martin |
| height of 1210mm (47.5in); a length of 4380mm (172.5in); | | | | V8 Vantage N24 then visit our site. |
| and a weight of 1330kgs, 250kgs lighter than a normal | | | | |