Aston Martin DBX707, the world’s most powerful luxury SUV, is the new Official FIA Medical Car of Formula 1. The 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season begins on Sunday, 5 March, with the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
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When the lights go out for the start of the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season in Bahrain this Sunday, Aston Martin will raise the intensity by unleashing the might of the world’s most powerful ultra-luxury SUV, DBX707, as an Official FIA Medical Car of Formula 1.
The critically acclaimed DBX707 has received significant engine, transmission, suspension, and brake upgrades, which have elevated the Aston Martin brand to the pinnacle of SUV performance. Add to that pin-point dynamics, new commanding body styling and an upgraded interior, and DBX707 becomes the point at which performance meets luxury. It is the fastest, most powerful, best handling and most engaging car.
Responsible for transporting the sport’s medics to the scene of an incident, the previous DBX Medical Car saw its share of action during the past two Grand Prix seasons. Now DBX707 is ready to take its natural place on the world’s greatest circuits.
Achieving 0-60mph in just 3.1 seconds, DBX707 boasts 707PS with 900NM of torque. Engineered with an abundance of character and compelling capability, the drivers of the Official Medical Car of Formula 1 will now be able to get the medics to where they are needed faster than before.
Supplying the official cars has supported Aston Martin’s product development. Data gathered from the DBX was driven by a professional driver around the Grand Prix circuits, helping its vehicle dynamics experts push boundaries while developing the high-performance DBX707.
One of the key upgrades is the introduction of a new wet clutch transmission, providing noticeably faster gear changes and an improved launch capability known as “Race Start”, which is ready and waiting for the call to action from Race Control. Also, the key to the car’s dynamic feel, Pirelli, Formula 1 Global Tyre Partner, provides specifically developed P Zero tyres underlining the DBX707’s driver-focused credentials.
The DBX707 will be fully adapted and equipped for its role as the Official FIA Medical Car. The essential equipment required, such as fire extinguishers, medical bags and a defibrillator, has its own place in the DBX707, so it is easy to check everything is onboard. The…
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