- "A well-balanced, high-performance car that immediately became a familiar presence on race podiums."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 '12 is a race car produced by Aston Martin. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7.
Liveries[]
Two liveries are available:
- Variation (#7 Aston Martin Racing - Nürburgring 24h 2014, GT7 only)
- #57 Aston Martin Racing (unlisted in-game)
In-game description[]
- "The V12 Vantage was built to comply with FIA GT3 regulations for 2012. It comes with a 5.9L V12 engine, and is a whopping 1,250 kg lighter than its predecessor![1] This car has seen plenty of success on the race track, both in England and around the world."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Car Index (GT7)[]
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 is a pure racing machine, participating in GT races from 2012 when it replaced the successful DBR9/DBRS9 models.
The car is based on the top performance model in the Aston Martin catalogue line-up, the V12 Vantage that debuted in 2009. The 5.9 liter V12 engine of the flagship DBS, producing 509 BHP and 58.1 kgfm, is mounted in the slightly smaller, lighter and agile V8 Vantage body, giving it a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h; even faster than the DBS. It gained a strong reputation for its well-balanced handling performance befitting the Vantage series.
Based on this road going model, the V12 Vantage GT3 is a racing car developed to match the FIA GT3 regulations. The front and rear fenders are greatly enlarged, a ground scraping front spoiler and a huge rear wing has been added, making the original elegant styling of the car appear much more aggressive. The engine was tuned to 591 BHP / 71.4 kgfm and the transmission was changed to an XTrac sequential transmission with paddle shifters. The weight of the car was reduced down to 1,250 kg and the front-to-rear weight distribution was re-balanced to be roughly 50:50.
The V12 Vantage GT3 delivered to racing team around the world showed its great potential from the first year of its debut. In 2012 there were 18 wins and 30 podium finishes with the car; in 2013 there were 17 wins and 34 podium finishes. This racing machine has reinforced Aston Martin's glorious racing history since their full return to motorsports in 2005.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Jeremy[]
The V12 Vantage GT3 made its first appearance in 2012, at the British GT Championships. Now, how do you think it performed on its home turf? Well, over 67 races, across seven seasons, it had a podium finish nearly every time! And what's more, in over 30% of its races, it came in first place! needless to say, it will be remembered as a legendary production racing car in the annals of GT3 history. Indeed, up until 2019, when it passed the baton to its V8-mounted successor... This incredible car enjoyed a long career at the forefront of GT racing.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Sport | Aston Martin Brand Central | 450,000 | Sign a contract with Aston Martin for the Manufacturer Series.[2] |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Aston Martin Brand Central | 450,000 | Sign a contract with Aston Martin for the Manufacturers Cup. |
Trivia[]
- The default livery is based on the #009 DBR9 that won the GT1 class at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- The alternate livery in GT7 is based on the #007 livery used during the 2014 Nürburgring 24 Hours.
Gallery[]
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Notes[]
- ↑ There is a "lighter than its predecessor" statement after the weight rating, which is improper since the full weight was posted, and is incorrect as the car's predecessor, the DBRS9, weighed 1,230 kilograms (2,700 lb).
- ↑ As GT Sport's servers has been shut down on January 31, 2024, and as the last Manufacturer Series race in GT Sport was held on December 25, 2021, it is no longer possible to obtain the car this way.