The most dedicated motorsport enthusiasts know Vanwall well: the British team is known, in particular, for being the first to win the constructor’s title in the Formula 1 World Championship. It was in 1958. The company then suffered several setbacks in the early 1960s before aborting a comeback attempt in the 1970s. In 2023, Vanwall returned to the track, this time in the endurance championship in the Premier Hypercar category. It must be admitted, so far without much success. However, the company continues its activities development of the Vandervell road model…
The first production model with a fake Lancia Delta appearance
This is an original sports compact “with the DNA of a racing car”. the style may resemble a Modern Delta Integrale. Two versions are on the agenda, both with four-wheel drive: S, with about 325 horsepower, and the S Plus, which has twice as much ! The latter, the most advanced, received a carbon fiber body and racing bucket seats to reduce its weight to only 1800 kilograms! Vanwall plans to produce 500 examples in Germany, sold from €128,000 ! If successful, the new manufacturer also plans to release a very exclusive and limited edition version of its Vandervell 1000 Hypercar race car, which it notably competed in the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours.
A few more details…
Its commercialization is getting closer! While the manufacturer hasn’t given any official date yet, today it released some new information regarding it in a press release… No changes on the mechanical side, where 325 and 650 horsepower engines are confirmed. Not even for the style it captured in January when it was introduced. However, what we do know now is body colors in which it will be offered : with bluewith redwith blackwith white and dark grey, available in matte or metallic. They will be added to the story Vanwall Racing Green (a nice English green) which will also match launch color…
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Source: Auto Plus
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