Aston Martin Racing has released a sketch of 2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 race car based on the V12 Vantage road car which will be going to the races in 2012. The 2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine that is targeted to produce 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. The The Vantage will be equipped with a race semi-automatic paddle shift Xtrac gearbox and the latest race-developed ABS and traction control systems. will be equipped with a race semi-automatic paddle shift Xtrac gearbox and the latest race-developed ABS and traction control systems.
John Gaw, Aston Martin Racing Managing Director added: “The DBRS9 has been a very successful GT3 racing car and, despite being more than six years old, is still competitive today. However, the competition has moved on and we needed to create a new car that combines our six years’ experience in this category with the latest race technology to continue Aston Martin’s success in GT3 for many years to come.”
Source : Aston Martin