Aston Martin recently unveiled its latest supercar: the a $2.3 million, 800-horsepower Vulcan.
Don’t bet on owning one any time soon. The British automaker is making just 24 of the cars around the world, Wiredreports. On top of that, the vehicle is so fast that there’s an “extensive and detailed program of intensive track driver training,” according to Aston Martin. (This is common in the world of high-end supercars. Most, with the notable exception of Elon Musk’s McLaren, don’t get street driven much.)
“Aston Martin Vulcan is, by its very nature, a rare and thrilling super car,” said Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer in a statement. “Designed and engineered to deliver a genuinely bespoke driving experience that draws on our rich heritage, this car tailors its power and handling to both the capabilities of the driver and the characteristics of the track.”
The Vulcan is slated to make its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show on March 3. The market for supercars, despite a global recession, has been roaring for several years now. Sales have been steadily climbing since 2009.
