Aston Martin has officially unveiled a sketch of the Vantage GT2 racing car that is based on the V8 Vantage.
The Vantage GT2 can run on either racing fuel or E85 bio-ethanol. The new introduction of the GT2 means that Aston Martin will now have a GT car in every racing category (GT1 – DBR9, GT2 – Vantage GT2, GT3 – DBRS9, GT4 – Vantage N24).
The Vantage GT2 will be officially unveiled next week at the Autosport International Show.
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Aston Martin Racing reveals Vantage GT2
Aston Martin Racing has revealed the first impressions of its new GT2 racing car.
Known as the Vantage GT2, the new car is based on the V8 engined Aston Martin Vantage road car. The new car will mean Aston Martin is the only manufacturer to offer cars in every GT racing category: GT1 – DBR9; GT2 – Vantage GT2; GT3 – DBRS9; GT4 – Vantage N24.
For the first time, Aston Martin Racing is designing this car to run on either standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol (where regulations allow). In 2007, Aston Martin Racing successfully converted a standard DBRS9 to run on E85.
Robin Brundle, Aston Martin Racing’s new managing director, said: “The new Vantage GT2 completes our product portfolio for 2008 with competitive cars now available in every category. Thanks to our experience with the DBRS9, we have been able to develop a bio-ethanol fuelled version, which will be eligible to compete in an increasing number of series now accommodating this greener fuel, including the American Le Mans Series.”
Aston Martin chairman, David Richards, will be announcing Aston Martin Racing’s 2008 plans at the Autosport International show on Thursday 10 January at 10.45 am.
