Aston Martin today confirmed the specifications for its DBRS9 replacement - a V12 Vantage GT3 car that will have customers the latest in race-car technology and 600 horsepower to play with.
The dry-sumped 6.0 litre V12 engine is expected to produce 600 bhp (substantially more than the 510 hp of the stock engine) with 700 Nm of torque and its position has been further changed from the street car to improve weight balance.
“The Vantage GT3 benefits from Aston Martin’s V/H architecture philosophy, the modular chassis uses aerospace bonding techniques to create a light and immensely stiff aluminium and composite structure which not only aids handling on Aston Martin’s road cars but is also an ideal base for competitive race cars,” the British marque says.
The V12 Vantage was already a good looking little brute of a car, but the new aerodynamics contribute to a muscular and purposeful stance while maintaining the overall beauty of the V12 Vantage. The shorter wheelbase and lower engine position over its DBRS9 predecessor will contribute to enhanced handling and performance. The new car will also provide enhanced driveability with the latest race-developed ABS and Traction Control systems which are fitted to the V12 Vantage GT3 as standard.
The Vantage GT3 will be eligible for a number of race series around the world including the FIA GT3 Championship, ADAC Masters, Nürburgring VLN, Blancpain Endurance Series, British GT, Belcar and Open GT among others.
Testing of the new car will commence in October, where the Vantage GT3 will undergo a comprehensive sign-off durability test. Deliveries of the first cars will commence in early 2012 with prices to start from £298,000.
The dry-sumped 6.0 litre V12 engine is expected to produce 600 bhp (substantially more than the 510 hp of the stock engine) with 700 Nm of torque and its position has been further changed from the street car to improve weight balance.
“The Vantage GT3 benefits from Aston Martin’s V/H architecture philosophy, the modular chassis uses aerospace bonding techniques to create a light and immensely stiff aluminium and composite structure which not only aids handling on Aston Martin’s road cars but is also an ideal base for competitive race cars,” the British marque says.
The V12 Vantage was already a good looking little brute of a car, but the new aerodynamics contribute to a muscular and purposeful stance while maintaining the overall beauty of the V12 Vantage. The shorter wheelbase and lower engine position over its DBRS9 predecessor will contribute to enhanced handling and performance. The new car will also provide enhanced driveability with the latest race-developed ABS and Traction Control systems which are fitted to the V12 Vantage GT3 as standard.
The Vantage GT3 will be eligible for a number of race series around the world including the FIA GT3 Championship, ADAC Masters, Nürburgring VLN, Blancpain Endurance Series, British GT, Belcar and Open GT among others.
Testing of the new car will commence in October, where the Vantage GT3 will undergo a comprehensive sign-off durability test. Deliveries of the first cars will commence in early 2012 with prices to start from £298,000.