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Under the bonnet is the same twin-turbo four-litre V8 […]","datePublished":"2017-11-24","dateModified":"2018-12-05","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. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AMR-Vantage-GTE-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AMR-Vantage-GTE-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/aston-martin-racing-vantage-gte-revealed\/","about":["ASTON MARTIN","MOTORSPORT","PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":365,"keywords":["AMR Vantage GTE","aston martin","Aston Martin Racing","Aston Martin Vantage","motorsport"],"articleBody":"We\u2019ve already told you everything you need to know about the stunning new Aston Martin Vantage, but get set to start drooling all over again, because now we\u2019re gonna show you its track-focused sibling: the Aston Martin Racing Vantage GTE.It was developed in parallel to the road car you\u2019ve already seen, but it takes things further by ramping up the power and bolting on a load of racy exterior options.Under the bonnet is the same twin-turbo four-litre V8 you\u2019ll find in the regular Vantage, but instead of 503bhp, it can pump out more than 530bhp, while torque climbs from 687Nm to 699Nm.There\u2019s no update on its acceleration capabilities, but considering the standard Vantage can cover 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds, that extra 30bhp or so could see it dispatch the benchmark sprint a third of a second quicker.All of its power is sent to the rear wheels and ditches the eight-speed auto gearbox in favour of an Alcon multi-plate racing clutch, Xtrac six-speed sequential \u2018box.The chassis is based on an aluminium frame from the road car, while the carbon fibre body improves on the regular Vantage\u2019s curves by introducing a jutting front splitter, massive bonnet air vents and a rear wing you could do your streets\u2019 ironing on.The car has completed more than 13,000km of testing so far, including a 30-hour run at the Spanish circuit of Navarra, and it is destined to compete in the GTE Pro segment of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2018.All of Aston Martin Racing\u2019s current drivers have contributed to the test programme, but it will be driven by this year\u2019s 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE Pro class winners Darren Turner and Jonny Adam.Aston Martin Racing\u2019s technical director Dan Sayers said designing and developing the racer had been \u201can extremely satisfying process\u201d.He added: \u201cAttention to detail has been a priority at every step of this process and we\u2019ve made big improvements in each area of the car.\u201cWe\u2019ve spent every second optimising the design right until the build of our test car, which has paid dividends during our current testing schedule.\u201d"},{"@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":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Motorsport","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/\/motorsport\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Aston Martin Racing Vantage GTE revealed","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/aston-martin-racing-vantage-gte-revealed\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]