THE TEAM
Reinventing Rallye aboard an Aston Martin V8 Vantage
PILOT: LIONEL DAUPHIN
In the twists and turns of winding roads and tight turns, Lionel Dauphin traces his path with unfailing determination. A distinguished driver and fervent fan of challenges, Lionel Dauphin has already left his mark on the race tracks, but his ambition knows no limits. After participating in some Swiss rally rounds in 2023 aboard the Rally-prepared Aston Martin Vantage, Lionel is preparing to return to competition for the 2024 edition.
With experience gained over twenty previous rallies, with the Golf GTI 16S from 1986 and the Ford Sierra Cosworth 4×4 from 1992, Lionel is launching a new challenge: taming the Swiss roads at the wheel of an Aston Martin. But for him, racing goes well beyond simple competition. It is a passion that he wants to share, an experience that he wants to offer to his partners and clients.
His connection with Aston Martin goes beyond the professional framework; it is fusional. Having juggled between his passion for rallying and his job as a sales manager at Aston Martin Geneva, Lionel has been able to forge strong links between the two worlds. His customers are not simply spectators, but actors in this adventure.
Find him from April 19 during the Critérium Jurassien, accompanied by Victor Vacher as co-driver.
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE RALLYE
An Absolute Rarity In the Rallye World
ENGINE
V8
Open at 90°, longitudinal position
385 hp
CE 7000 tr/min
The 2006 Racing Aston Martin V8 Vantage Rally, an absolute rarity in the rally world, causes a sensation at every appearance. Only four examples have been transformed into rally beasts by a British specialist, making each model extremely exclusive. Boasting an impressive 385 hp and 41.8 mkg of torque, it embodies both beauty and performance, powered by an all-aluminum, four-overhead-camshaft V8 engine.
FEATURES
4
Camshafts
220 km/h
Max Speed
Powered by an all-aluminum V8 engine with four overhead camshafts. Its transmission to the rear wheels, with a 6-speed clutch gearbox and a self-locking system, ensures dynamic performance and optimal grip, while its four-wheel independent suspension guarantees impeccable road holding.
4,3 sec
0 to 100 km/h
1760 kg
Weight with full tank
It is owned by a passionate rally driver, François-Xavier Boissou, whose long experience in motorsport has shaped his appreciation for exceptional vehicles. For him, this Aston Martin represents much more than a simple racing car: it is the fruit of his passion for offbeat automobiles and the culmination of a constant search for excellence
WHY JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Experience the Rallye from the inside, in complete conviviality
COLLABORATION
Our Partners
CO-PILOT: VICTOR VACHER
Victor Vacher, 29 years old, has been a professional photographer for 9 years and is an experienced rally co-pilot. Since his debut in 2013, he has participated in 70 events, notably excelling in historic rallies with four victories to his name.
In 2023, he joined Lionel Dauphin as a co-pilot for the Swiss rally championship, where their collaboration has already attracted attention.
Victor continues the family tradition, as rally and automotive passion have been passed down to him from a young age. Indeed, his father himself raced in the 80s and 90s, followed by his brother and sister.
Together, they are renewing their collaboration for the 2024 season.
