Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT3 to replace DBRS9

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Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT3 to replace DBRS9
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Aston Martin Racing has announced the introduction of its new Vantage GT3 race car – based on the V12 Vantage road-going version, the new car will be ready for competition in 2012.

The Vantage GT3 will replace the DBRS9, which was launched in 2006 at Le Mans and has since seen 26 chassis built and raced to multiple victories, and joins the Vantage GT2, GT4, DBR9 GT1 and the AMR-One LMP1 in the comprehensive AM race car line-up.

Designed to FIA regulations, the Vantage GT3 will be built around the Vantage aluminium VH architecture with a lightweight dry-sumped 6.0 litre V12 engine offering a targeted 600 hp and 700 Nm, and will feature a race semi-automatic paddle shift Xtrac gearbox and the latest race-developed ABS and traction control systems, optimised for it. AMR has set a target weight of 1,250kg for the car.

The first car will be completed in July 2011 and will undertake an extensive test and development programme during the rest of the year. Ten customer cars will then be built, ready for delivery for the start of the 2012 season.

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  • 1st on Apr 14, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    nice!!

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  • MCdog on Apr 14, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    “AMR has set a target weight of 1,250kg for the car.”

    Holy crap, going for low 3 secs???!!!

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  • jaybond80 on Apr 15, 2011 at 8:54 am

    This road car was based on the V8 Vantage but shoehorned with the V12 engine. With the imminent arrival of Ferrari 458 Italia, Mercedes SLS & Mclared MP4-12C – should make up for a very interesting FIA GT3 season..

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  • NeedForSpeedUnderground_V2 on Apr 15, 2011 at 11:07 am

    nice car !!! … i like

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