The new Vantage GT3 joins the Vantage GT2, GT4, DBR9 GT1 and the AMR-One LMP1 to generate the largest and most inclusive range of Aston Martin race cars to date. Designed to FIA system, the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 will be built about the Vantage aluminium VH architecture with a insubstantial dry-sumped 6.0 litre V12 engine, based on the V12 Vantage road car. The new car will have a race semi-automatic paddle shift Xtrac gearbox and the newest race-developed ABS and traction control systems, optimized for the Aston Martin Vantage GT3.
Aston Martin Racing has set a target weight of 1250kg and target engine routine figures of more than 600bhp and 700Nm. The first car will be completed in July 2011 and will undertake an wide test and development programme throughout the rest of the year. Ten customer cars will then be built prepared for delivery for the start of the 2012 season.