ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GT4

THE VANTAGE GT4 IS AN BORN ON THE ROAD, BUILT TO RACE UNCOMPROMISING RACING , BUT ABOVE ALL ELSE, IT’S AN In June 2006 a near standard circuits in the world, as well as updates for 2009, including a collection. The Vantage GT4 V8 Vantage finished 24th in championship series. new 4.7 litre engine, to enhance provides the perfect base for a overall out of 220 starters at the performance and reliability wide variety of motorsport uses the Nürburgring 24 Hour race – In 2008, the N24 was first, of the car. and is ideal for club racing a staggering achievement second and third in its class at among other categories. It is among a field of mostly the Nürburgring 24 Hours; was Each Vantage GT4 is hand- eligible to compete in series specialised race homologated second, third and fourth overall built by , a including: the FIA GT4 entrants. in the 24 Hour race, partnership between Aston European Cup; VLN despite competing against Martin and world-leading Endurance Championship at The Nürburgring 24 Hour led to in higher classes; and won five motorsport specialist, . the Nürburgring; Britcar the car being named the races in the FIA GT4 It is built to Aston Martin’s Endurance Series; Dutch Vantage N24. Over the next Championship. exacting standards and is Supercar Challenge; Australian two years a succession of cars available to private teams and Endurance Championship; were built by Aston Martin The new 2009 Vantage GT4 individuals to compete in British GT4 Championship; Racing for private teams and from Aston Martin Racing national and international race German GT4 Championship; individuals to compete at some builds on the success of the series; as a track day car; or American SCCA Championship; of the most arduous race N24, but with many new simply to savour and enjoy in a and Dutch GT4 Championship. THE V8 VANTAGE IS THE PERFECT PLATFORM FOR A RACING CAR

A GREAT FOUNDATION

The Vantage GT4 is based on Martin, in total over 1.5 million produces 313 kW (420 bhp), gives class-leading strength the new European specification kilometres. giving the car a maximum and rigidity, with a front mid- V8 Vantage, with modifications speed of 290 kph (180 mph) mounted V8 engine creating to prepare the car for racing. In 2008, Aston Martin and a 0-100 kph time of 4.8 optimum front to rear weight The V8 Vantage was originally announced the new technically sec (0-60 mph in 4.7 sec). distribution and a low centre of launched in 2005, having enhanced Vantage V8. gravity – the perfect foundation undergone the most extensive In production form, the V8 Aston Martin’s unique for a successful race car. test programme of any Aston Vantage’s 4.7 litre engine aluminium bonded architecture THE CAR HAS BEEN RE-ENGINEERED FOR COMPETITION

DESIGNED FOR RACING

The Vantage GT4’s foundation, lightweight flywheel complete release mechanism is also Cast magnesium front and rear is the V8 Vantage. Under the the powertrain specification. fitted as standard. The Vantage wheels are standard fit with bonnet, the engine is modified GT4’s safety features are high performance Yokohama to enhance throttle response At 1,330 kg (2,930 lb), the completed with a Sabelt six- A048-R tyres. The brakes are and outright performance and Vantage GT4 is 300 kg (660 lb) point safety harness with a uprated with Pagid RS 29 race the engine management system lighter than the standard car. push-button release and pads. is recalibrated for race use. This has been achieved Lifeline Zero 360 gas through a range of weight extinguisher system. As further endorsement of the The Vantage GT4 also has a reduction measures. The standard V8 Vantage free flow exhaust system and interior trim is removed with the The V8 Vantage road car’s underframe, the active safety air filters. The standard V8 dry exception of the facia moulding suspension has required only systems are directly carried sump lubrication system is which is re-trimmed in Alcantara, minor adjustments for optimal over to the Vantage GT4, retained, helping to prevent oil and the console and door track performance. These including: dynamic stability surge during extreme cornering. casings are replaced by new include larger diameter front control, traction control, ABS lightweight mouldings. and rear anti-roll bars and and electronic brakeforce The Vantage GT4 can be adjustable ride height aluminium distribution, providing supplied with either a six speed The chassis has been fitted dampers, as well as single reassurance and enhanced manual, or a Sportshift with a high-strength steel rate, flat ground springs with control in slippery conditions. transmission with paddle rollcage and Recaro competition separate helper springs. controls. A Valeo twin-plate . A suede-trimmed The front subframe is modified cerametallic racing clutch and steering wheel with a quick for extra camber and castor.

VANTAGE GT4 SPECIFICATION

The specification is based on a European left hand drive V8 Vantage with the following modifications:

CHASSIS WHEELS & TYRES

· FIA approved full rollcage in 40 mm x 1.5 mm 15CDV6 · Front - 10 in x 18 in cast magnesium high-strength steel · Rear - 11 in x 18 in cast magnesium · Preparation for pneumatic jacks incorporating tapping plates

· Motorsport towing eyes BRAKING SYSTEM · Polycarbonate side and rear windows · Standard radial-mounted four-piston monoblock calipers fitted · Re-styled side sill with exposed carbon fibre rib with high-performance Pagid RS 29 race pads

· Quick-release bonnet/tail safety latching with hinges retained · Updated two-piece front brake discs

· Lightweight aluminium side strakes · Front cooling ducts to enhance brake cooling

SUSPENSION

· Single-rate, flat ground, 2.5 in ID Eibach springs with separate helper springs

· Stiffened front and rear anti-roll bars

· Bilstein suspension, adjustable ride height, aluminium dampers

· Front subframe modified for extra camber and castor ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

· Aston Martin Racing 4.7 litre V8 GT4 engine

· ITG cylindrical foam air filters

· Reduced cell density primary catalysts

· Revised engine calibration (97 RON fuel)

· EGR and secondary air system removed

· Simplified oil breather system with catch tank

· Weight-reduced rear muffler without by-pass valves

· FIA-approved ATL bag type fuel tank with twin fuel pumps – 100 litre (22 gallon) capacity

· Standard six-speed manual transmission or Sportshift (ASM) transmission – fitted with breather catch tank Valeo twin-plate cerametallic clutch (215 mm) with lightweight flywheel ELECTRICAL INTERIOR

· Reduced weight and optimised route wiring harness · Recaro competition shell embroidered with Aston Martin logo · Optima gel lightweight battery · Sabelt six-point safety harness – push-button release · Battery cut-off relay · FIA compliant Lifeline Zero 360 plumbed-in extinguisher system · New switch panel mounted in centre console incorporating (gas) – four engine bay and two interior nozzles re-settable circuit breakers for each fuel pump, extinguisher button, battery cut-off button, heater controls, mirror switch and · Raised driver’s footrest toggle switches for fog lights, hazard lights, traction control and · New simple door casings moulded in ‘Twintex’ for weight saving heated front screen and compatibility with rollcage · Panel graphics illuminated by electroluminescent film · Weight-reduced facia, trimmed in Alcantara

· Shortened one-piece carbon fibre centre console

· Quick-release, suede-trimmed steering wheel OPTIONS DIMENSIONS

· Two-way adjustable dampers Length 172.5 in (4,380 mm)

· Passenger seat and safety harness Width 73.5 in (1,865 mm) (excluding mirrors) 80 in (2,025 mm) (including mirrors) · Dry break fuel filler Height 47.5 in (1,210 mm) · Dual fuel filler Wheelbase 102.5 in (2,600 mm) · HANS seat and safety harness Front track 62.2 in (1,580 mm) · Air jacks including lance Rear track 62.6 in (1,590 mm) · Pair of GT4 xenon spot lights Kerb weight 1,350 kg (excluding fuel) · Endurance fuel tank - 120 litre capacity Fuel tank size 100 litre · Pi Clubman display & datalogger

· Shift light (only available with Pi Clubman)

· Rear rain light

· Air conditioning SEPARATED BY 50 YEARS, UNITED IN VICTORY

ASTON MARTIN RACING PEDIGREE

Aston Martin’s international Martin presence for more than In 2007, Aston Martin Racing and national sports car series racing debut was at the 1923 40 years, when in 2004, Aston took a class win at Le Mans including the FIA GT3 French Grand Prix, but it was Martin and Prodrive formed with the DBR9, just over two Championship; the American not until industrialist David Aston Martin Racing to lead years after the car’s winning Le Mans Series and the British Brown acquired the company the marque in a successful debut at the 12 Hours of GT3 Championship. in 1947, that a new era of return to . Sebring in 2005. The team racing was ushered in, with a followed this up in 2008 with a In 2008, Aston Martin Racing series of high-powered DB- Prodrive is one of the most second successive GT1 class completed its GT car line up badged sports and racing cars. successful motorsport win, this time in the iconic with the launch of the Vantage businesses in the world, colours of Gulf Oil. GT2. Like the GT4, this car is As well as winning the 1957 winning six World Rally titles also based on the V8 Vantage Belgian Grand Prix and 1958 with , five British In 2005, Aston Martin Racing road car and was the first Goodwood Tourist Trophy, the Touring Car Championships developed the DBRS9, also Aston Martin Racing car to be team clinched the Le Mans 24 with BMW, and based on the DB9 road car, but designed to run on bio-fuels. Hours in 1959 with Roy Ford, and the GTS class at the built to FIA GT3 regulations. Salvadori and . in 2003 Like the DBR9, this car is Following that famous victory, with a privately entered competing in the hands of there was no factory Aston 550. private teams in international IN 2008, THE 009 ASTON MARTIN DBR9 ONCE AGAIN TOOK GT1 CLASS HONOURS AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, THIS TIME IN THE ICONIC LIVERY OF GULF OIL INTERNATIONAL CONTACT

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