Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Aston Martin Vantage GT2

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Delft
    Posts
    4,487

    Aston Martin Vantage GT2

    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.
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Duell; 01-05-2008 at 12:18 PM.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Posts
    3,545
    Quote Originally Posted by Duell View Post
    Aston Martin is the only manufacturer to offer cars in every GT racing category
    A bit strange, isn't it?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    East Coast of the United States
    Posts
    11,994
    Quote Originally Posted by faksta View Post
    A bit strange, isn't it?
    What's wrong with that?

    Didn't Porsche used to compete in many GT racing categories?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Barcelona
    Posts
    33,489
    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    What's wrong with that?

    Didn't Porsche used to compete in many GT racing categories?
    In the 60's they even tried converting the 911 into a touring car.
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
    Visca Catalunya!

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Posts
    3,545
    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    What's wrong with that?

    Didn't Porsche used to compete in many GT racing categories?
    Porsche is one thing, and Aston Martin is another. They never entered competitions such widely - that's what I meant.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    East Coast of the United States
    Posts
    11,994
    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    In the 60's they even tried converting the 911 into a touring car.
    I would like to see that happen. With so many variants of the 911, it's probably possible.

    Quote Originally Posted by faksta View Post
    Porsche is one thing, and Aston Martin is another. They never entered competitions such widely - that's what I meant.
    Gotcha.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Barcelona
    Posts
    33,489
    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    I would like to see that happen. With so many variants of the 911, it's probably possible.
    It did actually happen for a year. Then the FISA realized the loophole in the rules and banned it.
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
    Visca Catalunya!

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Redneckville, AL
    Posts
    622
    Looks like Aston Martin and Corvette may face off again in the ALMS, only this time with strong and well established Porsche and Ferrari programs to contend with as well. Damn March seems so far away!

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Barcelona
    Posts
    33,489
    Quote Originally Posted by Turbo.Jenkens View Post
    Looks like Aston Martin and Corvette may face off again in the ALMS, only this time with strong and well established Porsche and Ferrari programs to contend with as well. Damn March seems so far away!
    Has the Corvette been homologated in GT2 or something?
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
    Visca Catalunya!

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Rozenburg
    Posts
    10,012
    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    Has the Corvette been homologated in GT2 or something?
    Riley is building a GT2 Corvette.
    If you should see a man walking down a crowded street talking aloud to himself, don't run in the opposite direction, but run towards him, because he's a poet. You have nothing to fear from the poet - but the truth.

    (Ted Joans)

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Posts
    439
    Markland Racing (danish) raced a Corvette in the Gt2 in LMS!
    The danish team build and developed it by them self, and actualy got a good speed in it at the end of the season!.
    To bad that Riley probaly is going to take the honor of making the "first" GT2 Corvette.
    I wish that Markland got the same budget as Riley, so they could kick there ass'es!

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Gran Turismo 5
    By Sauc3 in forum Gaming
    Replies: 1020
    Last Post: 05-19-2014, 03:16 PM
  2. Hide-Out Index
    By Sauc3 in forum Matt's Hi-Res Hide-Out
    Replies: 59
    Last Post: 06-20-2008, 02:43 AM
  3. Prodrive Aston Martin V8 Vantage
    By jorismo in forum Matt's Hi-Res Hide-Out
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 12-02-2006, 07:00 AM
  4. Probable Entry List for Le Mans
    By Zytek_Fan in forum Racing forums
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: 09-01-2006, 07:16 AM
  5. Official Amv8 Photos And Press Release
    By stealth in forum General Automotive
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 03-03-2005, 04:58 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •