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Racing Genes
Bridging the gap between road car and race car,
the Vantage S is heavily influenced by the 2011 Vantage GT4 race car. The GT4
takes advantage of the Vantage's immensely rigid bonded aluminum chassis,
providing the ideal platform for a race car. Minor racing safety modifications
including an FIA approved roll cage and racing 'bag' petrol tank along with
weight saving measures are made to the standard road car to convert it into a
class winning race car. In 2010, it won its class at the Dubai 24 Hours
following this up with further endurance race wins at the Nürburgring 24 Hours,
Silverstone 24 Hours and Spa 24 Hours. It also won its first major international
championship victory in the European GT4 Cup.
The Vantage S is available
to order now from Aston Martin's global dealership network.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications