The Aston Martin Racing team competes in the the FIA World Endurance Championship, at the Le Mans 24 Hours and at selected blue riband endurance races across the world. Find out more about the team and how your brand could become a partner and enjoy exclusive VIP hospitality at events such as Le Mans.
The Aston Martin Racing team is run by Prodrive and since 2004 has been competing in international sportscar series including Le Mans. Today the works team competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) while our customers compete in national and international race series across the world. Find out how you can become a partner of Aston Martin Racing or how we can provide you with one of a range of cars and then support you with all the services you or your team needs to go racing.
OUR CARS
PARTNER THE TEAM
In June 2015, Aston Martin Racing customers will have the unique opportunity to race at the Circuit de La Sarthe as part of the world's most famous motor race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Grid numbers are limited. For more information please contact: awilliamson@astonmartinracing.com
ASTON MARTIN RACING
Prodrive runs the works Aston Martin Racing team and in 2014 is competing with four Vantage GTE cars in the FIA World Endurance Championship, which includes the Le Mans 24 Hours. We also compete in selected blue riband events, such as the Nurburgring 24 Hours. with our Vantage GT3.
In 2013 we won the GTE Am Drivers' Trophy and in 2014 have retained that title and also won the GTE Am Teams' title, as well as the GTE Am title at Le Mans.
In 2015 it is our plan to field our strongest team yet and win the overall FIA WEC GT Manufacturers' title as well as the GTE class outright at Le Mans.
PARTNERSHIPS
Aston Martin is one of the world's most exclusive and iconic brands. Aston Martin Racing partners get unique access to the team and the opportunity to be associated with the brand, while bringing key guests to our exclusive VIP hospitality at events including Le Mans. To find out more about becoming a partner contact:
Jeremy Scoones
Head of Partnerships
T +44 (0) 1295 273355
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2015 FIA WEC CHAMPIONSHIP
6 Hours of Silverstone 12 April
6 Hours of Spa 2 May
24 Hours of Le Mans 13-14 June
6 Hours of Nurburgring 30 August
6 Hours of Circuit of Americas 19 September
6 Hours of Fuji 11 October
6 Hours of Shanghai 1 November
6 Hours of Bahrain 21 November
2014 FIA WEC CHAMPIONSHIP
6 Hours of Silverstone 20 April
6 Hours of Spa 3 May
24 Hours of Le Mans 14-15 June
6 Hours of Circuit of Americas 20 September
6 Hours of Fuji 12 October
6 Hours of Shanghai 2 November
6 Hours of Bahrain 15 November
6 Hours of Sao Paulo 30 November
RACE CALENDAR
The DBR9 wins on its debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring
Prodrive chairman, David Richards joins the podium celebrations
AMR wins in the American Le Mans Series
The 009 DBR9 crosses the finishing line to win Le Mans
Rickard Rydell, David Brabham and Darren Turner celebrate victory at Le Mans
The Gulf liveried DBR9 wins back-to-back Le Mans titles
The 009 DBR9 crosses the finishing line to win Le Mans
Garcia, Brabham and Turner celebrate AMR's second Le Mans victory
The new DBR1-2 wins on its debut in the Le Mans Series and goes on to win the title.
The DBR1-2 is the lead petrol-powered car at Le Mans finishing fourth.
The Vantage GTE wins its first race at the final round of the WEC
#95 Vantage GTE crosses the line to win Le Mans
It is ten years since a partnership between Aston Martin and Prodrive, saw the creation of Aston Martin Racing and the marque’s full scale return to international motorsport.
The DBR9 made its international race debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2005. The car had only been testing for three months, yet, despite this, the team took victory.
The team returned to the UK and the RAC Tourist Trophy at Silverstone in May, taking a second consecutive victory with a one/two finish. Buoyed by this success, two DBR9s tackled the most important race of the season, the Le Mans 24 Hours. For two consecutive years in 2005 and 2006, Aston Martin Racing led the race into the final few hours, but mechanical issues were to thwart victory and in both years the team had to settle for podiums.
In 2007, Aston Martin Racing took a class win at Le Mans with the DBR9. The team followed this up in 2008 with a second successive GT1 class win, this time in the iconic colours of Gulf Oil.
In 2009 Aston Martin Racing developed its first LMP1 car, Aston Martin DBR1-2. The car won on its debut and went on to win the Le Mans Series title as well as being the leading petrol powered car at Le Mans.
In 2012, Aston Martin Racing returned to GT racing and launched the Vantage GTE. After winning the final round of the new FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) that year, the team went on to dominate the championship in 2013, winning nine out of 16 races, however reliability issues in the final race meant it just missed out on the coveted manufacturers' crown. Even so, the team won its first world title securing the FIA WEC GTE Am Drivers' title.
In 2014 Aston Martin Racing took its fourth title at Le Mans winning the GTE Am class with the Vantage GTE and has now secured both the drivers' and teams' titles in the WEC Am class.
10 YEARS OF ASTON MARTIN RACING
Below you will find all the information and specifications on the range of Aston Martin Racing cars we offer, including the Vantage GT4, Vantage GT3 and Vantage GTE.
If you would like further information or would like to organise a test drive please contact:
Harry Whale
T +44 (0)1295 273355
OUR CARS
The Aston Martin Vantage GT4 is the most popular GT4 car in the world. More than100 cars have been made and are competing in race series across the globe.
Like the Vantage GT3 and Vantage GTE, the car's foundation is the acclaimed Vantage road car and it carries over the same chassis, V8 powertrain and drive train, including the semi automatic sports shift system. The springs and dampers are upgraded to racing specification with stiffened front and rear anti-roll bars and the option for rose-jointed wishbones.
Safety is paramount on the Vantage GT4. The car has the same FIA-approved roll cage as found on the entire range of Aston Martin Racing cars, while the interior has been stripped with a centrally mounted bagged fuel tank which aids better weight distribution and comes with twin quick fill entries in the rear quarter-lights.
This latest spec of car has a new aerodynamic package. An adjustable carbon fibre rear wing works in conjunction with a larger front splitter to increase downforce for greater dynamic performance.
With nearly 300 kg shaved off the weight of the car and with more than 400 bhp available the Vantage GT4 is the perfect entry to GT racing.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Aston Martin Racing 4.7 litre V8 engine
Weight-reduced rear silencer
Straight through tailpipes*
FIA-approved bag type 115 litre centrally mounted fuel tank with twin fill
Sportshift (ASM) transmission
Six-speed manual transmission*
Twin-plate cera-metallic clutch with
Lightweight flywheel
Hot climate cooling*
Endurance drive shafts*
Fuel sample kit*
CHASSIS
FIA approved full rollcage in 15CDV6 high-strength steel
Integral air jacks*
Polycarbonate side and rear windows
Side sills with exposed carbon fibre rib
Quick-release bonnet and tailgate
Carbon fibre side strakes
Reduced weight wiring harness
Lightweight battery
SUSPENSION
Double wishbone suspension adjustable for toe, caster and camber - front suspension modified for extra camber and castor
2-way adjustable Koni dampers
Stiffened front and rear anti-roll bars
Spherical bearing suspension upgrade*
INTERIOR
Recaro Pole Position competition seat
Recaro Pro Racer Hans competition seat*
Sabelt six-point safety harness
Passenger seat*
FIA compliant Lifeline plumbed-in extinguisher system
Lightweight door casings
Weight-reduced facia, trimmed in Alcantara
Quick-release steering wheel - Lifeline type
Quick-release steering wheel - Rapfix type*
Ballast plate*
Air conditioning system*
BRAKES
Four-piston monoblock calipers fitted with
high-performance Pagid RS 29 race pads
Uprated two-piece front brake discs
Twin front brake cooling ducts
Endurance brakes*
Bosch race-developed ABS and traction
control system*
Standard pedal box*
Endurance pedal box*
WHEELS
Magnesium 5-stud wheels
Dome type wheel studs*
Front - 10" x 18"
Rear - 11" x 18"
DATA SYSTEM
Cosworth PI Omega D4 plus logger and dash*
Cosworth PI Omega analogue sensor*
Cosworth PI Omega loom and pressure sensor*
PI Beacon transmitter 10 channel*
AERODYNAMICS*
Adjustable carbon-fibre rear wing
Increased protrusion front splitter
Carbon-fibre front dive planes
PAINT
Aston Martin Solid White
Aston Martin Racing Green*
Aston Martin Titanium Silver*
Match to sample*
*Optional package
GT4 SPECIFICATION
GT3 SPECIFICATION
The Vantage GT3 has been designed from the ground up to offer customers the latest in race-car technology and embraces all the experience Aston Martin Racing has learnt from years of engineering and competing in international sports car racing with the DBR9, DBRS9 and the latest Vantage GTE.
The Vantage GT3 has a modified version of Aston Martin’s production 6.0 litre V12 engine. The dry-sumped engine produces more than 600 bhp with 700 Nm of torque and its position has been optimised further to improve weight balance. Thanks to this built-in level of performance and the performance balancing in this class, the Vantage GT3 does not require expensive yearly upgrades to maintain its competitiveness.
A carbon fibre propshaft mates the engine to an Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission with semi-automatic paddle shift gear change.
Like all Aston Martin racing cars, the Vantage GT3 uses the Vantage road car's bonded aluminium chassis to create a light and stiff structure. This combined with a shorter wheelbase and lower engine position contribute to enhanced handling and performance. Driveability is enhanced further with the latest race-developed ABS and traction control systems, which are fitted as standard. As such, the gap between pro and am drivers is substantially reduced.
Most dramatic of all are the aerodynamics, which contribute to a muscular and purposeful stance, while maintaining the beauty of the V12 Vantage.
The Vantage GT3 is eligible for numerous race series around the world, including the ADAC GT Masters, Nürburgring VLN, Blancpain Endurance Series, British GT, Japanese Super GT, Malaysian Super Series, Asian Le Mans Series, European Le Mans Series, Brazilian Endurance Belcar, Open GT and Pirelli World Challenge among others.
VANTAGE GT3
ENGINE
Lightweight 6 litre V12
Dry sump oil system
Engine repositioned to optimise weight
distribution and centre of gravity
Power >600 bhp
Torque >700 Nm
TRANSMISSION
Xtrac six speed sequential transmission
Racing clutch
Limited slip ramp/plate differential
Easily accessible drop gears
Semi-automatic paddle shift gear change
Carbon fibre propshaft
CHASSIS
Lightweight aluminium chassis
Steel roll cage to FIA safety standards
High speed pneumatic jack system
Low engine position
SUSPENSION
Double wishbone suspension with
uniball bearings
Two-way adjustable Bilstein dampers
Optimised geometry for lower ride height
STEERING
Hydraulic power assisted steering
Quick ratio steering rack
Quick release steering wheel
FUEL SYSTEM
114 litre fuel cell to FIA safety standards
Twin quick release couplings
BRAKES
Six pot front calipers
Ventilated front brake disc
Four pot rear caliper
Ventilated rear brake disc
Floor mounted pedal box
Manually adjustable front/rear brake bias
Race developed ABS and traction control
WHEELS
Front 12.5" x 18"
Rear 13" x 18"
TYRES
Front 30/68 - 18
Rear 31/71 - 18
COCKPIT
Six-point safety harness
Racing seat nets
Lightweight battery
Carbon fibre dash
Fire extinguisher system
Driver display and shift lights
AERODYNAMICS
Front splitter
Adjustable full width carbon fibre rear wing
Aerodynamically optimised bumpers, side sills and rear fenders
BODY
Removable carbon-fibre body panels
Aluminium roof
Painted in Aston Martin Solid White as standard
WEIGHT
Dry weight 1250 kg with near 50:50 weight distribution
GTE SPECIFICATION
The Aston Martin Vantage GTE's foundation is the V8 Vantage road car. The Vantage GTE uses the very same aluminium chassis as the road car and the core of its engine, the cylinder block, cylinder heads and crank shaft.
There are minimum weight limits in sports car racing and for the GTE class it is 1245 kg, around 400 kg less than the road car. Significant weight is saved in the bodywork where carbon fibre panels replace the already lightweight aluminium in the road car. The interior of the car is also stripped as items like electrically-controlled leather seats, in-car entertainment and sound proofing are not needed.
The overall shape and silhouette of the car has to remain the same under the regulations, however aerodynamics are crucial in enhancing performance. The GTE has a large rear wing and front splitter protruding from the bumper to help force the car on to the track at high speeds, enabling it to corner much faster.
ENGINE
Lightweight V8
Dry sump oil system
Engine repositioned to optimise weight
distribution
Power > 480 bhp
Torque > 500 Nm
CHASSIS
Lightweight aluminium chassis
Steel roll cage to FIA safety standards
High speed pneumatic air jack system
STEERING
Hydraulic power assisted steering
Quick release steering wheel
TRANSMISSION
Xtrac 6 speed sequential gearbox
Semi-automatic paddle shift gear change
Racing clutch
Limited slip ramp/plate differential
Carbon fibre propshaft
FUEL SYSTEM
90l fuel cell designed to FIA safety standards
Twin quick release couplings
BRAKES
Six pot front Brembo calipers
Four pot rear Brembo calipers
Vented Brembo discs
Pagid RS pads
Goodridge hydraulic brake lines
SUSPENSION
Double wishbone suspension
Two way adjustable Bilstein dampers
WHEELS & TYRES
TWS front 12.5” x 18”
TWS rear 13” x 18”
Michelin 30/68-18
Michelin 31/71-18
INTERIOR
Recaro carbon fibre seat
Schroth six point safety harness
Lifeline fire extinguisher system
Super B lightweight lithium ion battery
BODY
Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork
Aluminium roof
Aerodynamic designed front splitter & floor
Adjustable carbon fibre rear wing
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length 4450 mm
Width 1980 mm
Height 1500 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Dry weight 1210 kg
(after balancing adjustments)
VANTAGE GTE
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