Aston Martin is no stranger to motorsports. And now they are making a comeback.
The next step to their world motorsports plans is the introduction of the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3, a car that is seen to succeed the successful DBRS9 GT3 race cars that dominated touring car races worldwide.
This car is the next step
towards Aston Martin’s goal of ruling the world racing circuit once
again. And now, armed with 6 years of experience campaigning with the
DBR9 and the DBRS9, the V12 Vantage GT3 is expected to be much better
than its predecessors. The heart of this new racer is the same 6.0
liter V12 engine found in the street version of the V12 Vantage, but it
has seen its share of modifications to better withstand the demands of
racing.
Performance Driven
To
increase performance and reliability, a lightweight crankshaft, new
valve trains, and dry sump lubrication has been added into the engine.
Ventilated disc brakes on all 4 corners are used in this car, designed
to provide adequate stopping power even during endurance races. A
double wishbone suspension is used for both the front and rear ends of
the car.
Tested
It is
scheduled to be released next year as the DBRS9s are still eligible to
compete. This car is far from finished, but if there’s any indication
that this car is going to be good, 2 day testing showed that it was
able to cover 1000 kilometers with ease. Even better is that it is a
marked improvement to the already formidable DBRS9. The 2012 Aston
Martin V12 Vantage GT3 seems poised to take the motorsports world by
storm next year.
