[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-vantage-gte\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-vantage-gte\/","headline":"Aston Martin Vantage GTE","name":"Aston Martin Vantage GTE","description":"The\u00a0Aston Martin Vantage GTE makes it’s track debut… Let\u2019s rewind back to late November when we told you about the Aston Martin Vantage GTE. It\u2019s a track-only take on the instantly iconic sports car and it has just made its long-awaited debut in the 2018\/19 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Super Season at the Total 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The GTE uses the same four-litre Mercedes-AMG V8 turbocharged engine as the road car, but power output has been cranked up […]","datePublished":"2018-05-04","dateModified":"2024-08-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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All of this is then chucked through a six-speed Xtrac sequential gearbox, while a whole host of racy styling has been slapped on the exterior.In its standard form, the Vantage can blast off to 62mph in 3.6 seconds and that extra 30bhp or so will only help it out on the track.\u00a0Find out more on the road-going VantageDestined for glory?The GTE has undergone an exhaustive ten-month testing and development programme covering 35,000km and 14 different circuits, including Rockingham, Snetterton and Monza.So, understandably, the team is confident that it has a competitive and reliable car capable of repeating Aston Martin Racing’s 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours triumph from June and contending for the overall Super Season GTE Pro title.Tasked with piloting the GTE to glory will be a world-class driving line-up comprising three-time Le Mans winner Darren Turner and 2016 FIA WEC GTE Pro champions Nicki Thiim and Marco S\u00f8rensen. Meanwhile, 2017 Le Mans winner Jonny Adam shares the #97 entry with DTM and Spa 24 Hours race winner Maxime Martin and Formula 1 test driver and Formula E racer Alex Lynn.\u00a0All you need to know about the Vantage GTE.Speaking ahead of the car\u2019s FIA WEC debut, Aston Martin Racing\u2019s technical director Dan Sayers said he \u201ccan\u2019t wait to get started now. We have delivered our most extensive testing programme with the Vantage GTE, optimising every aspect of the car – this has been a huge undertaking and a fantastic effort by the whole team\u201d.Vice president and chief special operations officer David King added: \u201cEndurance racing defines the very character of our sports and GT cars and they remain the best-looking cars on the grid, as always.\u201dWe couldn’t agree more. Even without all the flashy racing garb, the Vantage GTE is truly droolworthy but what do you think? Let us know down in the comments.New Era for Aston Martin Vantage:The 2024 Aston Martin Vantage is here, and it’s more powerful than ever. With a stunning 656bhp V8 engine, this car is built for those who crave speed and luxury. Explore the new 2024 Vantage features here."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Aston Martin Vantage GTE","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-vantage-gte\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]