Aston Martin to build limited-run Vantage GT3 - Gizmag
Aston Martin has applied some GT3 magic to its Vantage , turning its compact V12 sports car into a limited edition road-going racer. The first step of turning the standard V12 Vantage into a GT3 road-racer is making the car’s body lower and wider, with a carbon fiber aerodynamics package providing space for the car’s broader front and rear track, designed to keep load transfer... According to Palmer, "The Vantage GT3 special edition is an uncompromising example [of Aston Martin’s] design and engineering expertise," he says. Thanks to the extensive use of carbon fiber, the GT3 weighs in at just 1,565 kg (3,450 lb), 100 kg (220 lb) less than the standard V12 Vantage S. Gaydon’s engineers have used the lightweight black weave for the GT3’s flared front wings, bonnet... Aston Martin has turned out some of the world’s best looking cars in recent years, but Aston’s aero changes somewhat spoil the standard car’s sleek silhouette with a more aggressive shape that, to our eyes, isn’t as attractive as the standard... Source: www.gizmag.com
