Here's a small teaser video for the new Vantage GT3 model coming soon:

 

I wonder how it's changed, I'd love to see some full specs on it!
Thanks for posting the vid

 

Very neat. Looking forward to seeing specs.

 

Absolutely gorgeous car!

 

Now this is interesting. So, a stripped down version of the V12V? Interest piqued!

Edit: Just saw the bit about them only making 100.

 

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...r-2015-teased/

 

I'm curious as to how they've decided this is a road car.

The video is showing the GT3, which is a full-on race car, and there's nothing in the video to imply that the upcoming GT3 is anything but another race car.

Am I missing something where Aston has said they're making a road-car V12V GT3? Or are people just assuming that?

 

From evo:

"Aston Martin has teased its forthcoming road-going Vantage GT3 racer with a video ahead of its Geneva motor show debut




Aston Martin is to unveil a road-going version of its Vantage GT3 racing car at the 2015 Geneva motor show. To wet our appetites for its tamed track car, AM has released a video (above) and teaser image (below). It promises this will be 'the most extreme Vantage to date.'
Aston has remained tight lipped about technical details, but it looks certain that the road racer will use the same V12 as the race car. In that, it generates over 600bhp and around 516lb ft of torque, compared to the V12 Vantage S' 565bhp and 457lb ft. Expect performance to sit between the two in the road going GT3.
If the race car's transmission is also used, power will be sent to the rear-axle through a close ratio six-speed 'box with steering wheel paddles and a limited-slip mechanical diff. From what we've seen from spy shots during Nürburgring testing, the car will sit lower on a wider track with lightweight 18-inch wheels.
Given the performance figures and the car's likely light kerb weight (the race car weighs just 1250kg dry), the 0-60mph dash could take little more than 3sec (the road V12 Vantage S takes 3.7).


Tech features borrowed from the race car should include a race-bred traction control and ABS system, as well as feel-some hydraulic power steering (a highlight in the Vantage N430) and beefy six-pot front brake calipers. If Aston is to really push the boat out with the GT3 name-tag, the car could also wear an aluminium roof and carbonfibre body panels.
The silhouette teaser image and grainy video at least confirm the Vantage GT3 will benefit from an exterior based on the race car's aggressive body, the most noticeable feature of which being a large fixed rear wing. This should bring downforce into the equation if the car ventures onto track, and will no doubt do a good job of letting those around know this is no boggo Aston.
We expect the Vantage GT3 to feature a stripped out interior with rafts of Alcantara and bucket style seats. Could AM go so far as fitting a rear roll cage, like Porsche does with its 911 GT3? Given that the British carmaker claims the GT3 will be 'as at home on the track as it is on the road,' it's certainly not out of the equation.
Strictly limited in production to around 100 examples, the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 will be unveiled at the 2015 Geneva motor show in March. We'll be there with our cameras and notepads to report back to you when it is."

 

Thanks, Racer!

 

The news has been around since early December. They are to build 100 of them starting in Q2. Dealers have been putting in calls to prospective buyers to put in deposits. The first deposit is refundable, the second one is not. People who have put the non-refundable deposit were invited late last year to preview the clay model at the factory. There are also some videos on the web of the test mule being driven at the Nurburgring.

 

Gotcha. I've been so busy lately that I'm sure I've missed a bit lol

 

Here's the mule...

 

An Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Road Car Might Be a Reality





In terms of road cars, Porsche has had the name "GT3" to itself for a long time. Aston Martin might change that soon, though.


Read the rest on the 6SpeedOnline.com homepage. >>

 

I've never had an Aston before but have always thought the Vantage was a good-looking car.
The GT3 has me even more interested now...you guys think there is much chance that it will truly be a lightweight performance oriented spec? It would be cool to have one that is hardcore track-worthy.
Will it be auto trans only?

 

No inside info, but suspect will compete against 991 RS. Not sure if a daily driver like the 991 Turbo, or current Vantage S. Aston styling is always so awesome.