A motorsports-bred limited-edition model called the V8 Vantage N420 will make its U.S. debut in August at the famed California concours. Packing 420 hp from Aston's 4.7-liter V8 and capable of a top speed of 180 mph, the N420 will be available in the United States late this year in coupe and roaster forms.

The N420 follows in the skid marks of the special-edition N400 from 2007 and builds on the brand's tradition of competition and road-going prowess.

The new N420 will get Aston's sports pack, which includes revised springs, dampers and antiroll bars to sharpen handling. It's topped off with an imposing-sounding exhaust system.

The car also gets wider sills, a carbon-fiber splitter, side strakings and a diffuser. It rolls on 10-spoke alloy wheels with a gloss-black finish. It comes with a six-speed manual or automatic.

Inside, the speed demon is fitted with graphite instruments, sill plaques and adjustable sports seats. There's “race track” stitching also seen in the V12 Vantage.

To really add to the racing feel, buyers can select a traditional Aston Martin paint scheme, including blue, yellow, green or black and white.

The N420 is a nod to Aston's racing approach. It has run road-registered cars at the Nürburgring 24-hour race since 2006.