Aston Martin Racing revealed today the first shot of the Aston Martin Vantage GT2.
The Aston Martin Vantage GT2 is powered by a V8 engine and is based on the Aston Martin Vantage road car. The Aston Martin Vantage GT2 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.
The Aston Martin Vantage GT2 is designing to run on standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol. In 2007, Aston Martin Racing successfully converted a standard DBRS9 to run on E85.
Robin Brundle, Aston Martin Racing managing
director, said: "The Aston Martin 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.
