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Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Revving Its 592 HP V12 Will Make Your Ears Bleed

Aston Martin sometimes makes mistakes and we're here to talk about the Vantage GT12. Well, gifting the pumped-out Vantage V12S with an expensive Bang&Olufsen audio system was an error. Given the kind of soundtrack this track special can deliver, the stereo easily becomes irrelevant.
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It all starts deep within the engine compartment, where the 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 heart of the car has gained stuff like a magnesium intake manifold, as well as a titanium exhaust.

Speaking of the exhaust, this Aston is memorably loud, the kind of car that will tip off neighbors on your arrival from three miles away. And it's not just the decibel level, as the texture of the GT12's voice makes it an utter delight.

Revving this Porsche 911 GT3 RS rival indoors is risky business, but that hasn't stopped people from doing it. The video below brings us a sweet example of this, with the footage showing the GT12 demonstrating its ability to torture a crowd without anybody complaining. Then again, when we're dealing with a contraption whose sound can easily put the all-mighty Jaguar F-Type to shame, this is understandable.

Exclusivity is also an important part of this Aston Martin's mix, with the British automaker only building 100 units of the beast. However, this is the type of car that's probably best admired than acquired.

For one thing, it can't quite match the GT3 RS' pace on the track, but you can buy two Rennsport Porsches for the price of the GT12. Still, Aston Marting seems to be reinventing itself at the moment, with the Brits having figured out they need a strong tech infusion to remain competitive.

Well, the GT12 can be considered a fine representative of the Aston Martin we used to know, if, of course, we steer clear of truly unattainable track behemoths such as the Vulcan.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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