Built by Lynx in 2002, this highly modified Virage is now powered by a 7 litre turbo charged version of the original 5.3 litre unit. Power output is 725 BHP at 4,000 rpm with a peak torque of 1,150 lb/ft at 3,100 rpm.
The transmission, brakes, suspension and steering have all been modified to handle the huge increase in performance. At the owner’s request no modifications to the bodywork or styling have been made, the only clues to the dramatic increase in performance being the larger diameter wheels and additional cooling ducts in the front spoiler.
Body and interior
Aston Martin Virage chassis number 50413 manufactured 1994
Number 3 of a limited edition of 9
Colour Deep Jewel Green
Interior special tan leather trim with carbon fibre panelwork
Additional digital instrumentation for boost pressure, boost temperature and fuel pressure
Engine
Aston Martin V8 bored and stroked to 7 litre
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Single Turbonetics turbo mounted in front of engine
Bespoke programmable full engine management system
725 BHP at 4,000 rpm
1,150 lb/ft torque at 3,100 rpm
Additional engine stabilisers on front of cylinder block
Accusump oil pressure priming system
Cooling system
High capacity primary aluminium radiator with cooling fan
Secondary aluminium radiator and cooling fan mounted behind N/S headlight
High capacity oil cooler
Twin thermostatically controlled ducted fans in inner wings
High capacity transmission cooler
Thermostatically controlled differential oil cooler
Transmission
Extensively modified GM4L80E electronic 4 speed automatic transmission unit
Fully programmable shift points and shift speeds
Uprated clutches and bearings
Bespoke torque converter
Jaguar J-gate lever
Sport and normal mode
Electronic traction control utilising ABS sensors with 3 switchable modes
Uprated propeller shaft running in reinforced transmission tunnel
Heavy duty bespoke differential carrier with 5 mounting points working in compression under load
Suspension and steering
Cast A-frame rear suspension replaced by adjustable Watts linkage assembly with 3” wider track
Front suspension upgraded to Virage Vantage specification with 3” wider track
Adjustable Koni shock absorbers with bespoke springs
Virage Vantage steering rack and hydraulic pump
Revised steering and suspension geometry
Brakes
375 mm diameter ventilated and grooved front discs
335 mm ventilated and grooved rear discs
Alcon 6 piston competition front calipers
Virage Vantage rear calipers and handbrake mechanism
Virage Vantage servo
Virage Vantage ABS braking system
Wheels and tyres
Bespoke 18” x 8.5” magnesium alloy
Pirelli 225/45ZR18 P Zero tyres
Fuel system
Twin high capacity Bosch fuel pumps
42 Gallon collapsible safety fuel cell
2 Gallon switchable reserve fuel capacity
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Text - Lynx
Photos - Steve Wakefield
