# Ferocious British Roadsters This Limited Edition Vehicle Marks the Spitfire's 80th Anniversary By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-vehicle References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/aston-martin-v12-vantage-s-spitfire-80-announced-18-07-2016/) & [gtspirit](http://gtspirit.com/2016/07/17/official-aston-martin-v12-vantage-s-spitfire-80-2/) [British automaker Aston Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-in-formula-one) has launched a beautiful new limited edition vehicle in the form of a new Vantage S Spitfire. The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 is being released to mark the 80th anniversary of the iconic Spitfire vehicle. This limited edition vehicle will be manufactured in a production run of only eight units, each of which will be outfitted with a unique yellow stripe to celebrate traditional Spitfire color schemes. As far as performance is concerned, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 promises the ability to spring along from zero to 62 miles per hour in only 3.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 205 miles per hour. With this rip-roaring performance allied with iconic, recognizable design, this limited edition vehicle makes for a great [car collector's item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited Edition Manufacturing:** Limited edition manufacturing can create exclusivity and demand for high-performance, iconic vehicles. - **Celebrity and Collectible Cars:** Celebrity and collectible cars offer a unique value proposition for car enthusiasts, driving premium pricing and growth in the luxury automobile market. - **Iconic Design Commemoration:** Commemorating iconic designs can generate excitement and move inventory while honoring significant anniversaries or cultural milestones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Automobile:** The luxury automobile industry can leverage limited edition manufacturing and celebrity/collectible cars to increase market share and drive sales. - **Design and Art:** The design and art industry can incorporate commemorative design elements into limited production runs to drive value and create unique collectible items. - **Entertainment and Media:** The entertainment and media industry can utilize the cachet of celebrity and limited edition automobiles to drive engagement and excitement for events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anniversary-Honoring Manual Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valour.md) - [Twin-Turbo Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-vantage-roadster.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md) - [Ultra-Exclusive Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant.md) - [F1-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-dbx707-amr24-edition.md) - [Track-Centric Premium Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-gt3-1.md) - [Luxuriously Bespoke British Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-black-badge-spectre.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Reimagined Retro Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-8-gtr.md)