Aston Martin begins testing of the new V12 Vantage GT3 (w/ Video)
Aston Martin started testing its new V12 Vantage GT3 at the Brands Hatch in Kent earlier week. The testing, majority of which was conducted by factory driver Darren Turner , covered almost 621 miles kilometres in just two days.
“The car ran like clockwork throughout and we’ve managed really good mileage already,” Turner said. “The feeling of the V12 Vantage GT3 is a massive step forward from the DBRS9. Being based on the smaller Vantage it is more responsive and feels more nimble, giving the driver plenty of confidence to extract all the performance from the V12 engine while also being light on its tyres. It isn’t too physical to drive and I didn’t even break into a sweat during the test!”
Power for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 comes from a 6.0 liter V12 making 600-hp and 516 lb-ft of torque.
“With the clean styling and the amazing sounding V12, it’s closer to the core values of Aston Martin’s road cars than any of the racing cars we’ve ever built,” Turner said. “I’m certain it’ll become a favourite among motorsport fans in no time at all.”
Aston says that the V12 Vantage GT3 will be eligible to run in all FIA GT3 and national GT3 championships; the Blancpain Endurance Series; VLN and the Nurburgring 24 Hour endurance race. The company will continue testing into the New Year and beyond.
Check out the vide and technical specs after the jump.
Technical Specifications – V12 Vantage GT3
Engine
Lightweight V12
Dry sump oil system
Power >600bhp
Torque >700Nm
Transmission
Xtrac 6 speed sequential transmission with semi-auto gear change
Limited slip ramp/plate differential
Carbon fibre propshaft
Chassis
Lightweight aluminium chassis
Steel roll cage to FIA safety standards
High speed pneumatic jack system
Suspension
Double wishbone with uniball bearings
2-way adjustable dampers front and rear
Optimised geometry for lower race ride height
Steering
Hydraulic power assisted steering
Fuel system
110-litre fuel cell to FIA safety standards
Twin quick release couplings
Brakes
6 pot front & 4 pot rear calipers with ventilated steel discs
Manually adjustable front/rear brake bias
Adjustable motorsport ABS and traction control
Wheels & Tyres
Front 12.5″ x 18″ 30/68-18
Rear 13″ x 18″ 31/71-18
Cockpit
Six-point safety harness
Adjustable seat & pedal box position
Lightweight battery
Carbon fibre dash
Fire extinguisher system
Driver display and shift lights
Body & Aero
Removable carbon-fibre body panels & aluminium roof
Front splitter
Adjustable full width carbon fibre rear wing
Aerodynamically optimised bumpers, side sills and rear fenders
Weight
Dry weight 1250kg
– By: Omar Rana
