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{{Use British English|date=June 2011}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2011}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2011}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Racing car
{{Racing car
| Car_name = Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2
| Car_name = Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2
| Image = [[Image:Drayson Aston Martin Laguna Seca.jpg|250px|Aston Martin GT2]]<br>''The Drayson-Barwell GT2 car at the 2008 Monterey Sports Car Championships''
| Image = [[File:Le Mans 2013 (9347460898).jpg|250px|Aston Martin GT2]]<br>''The Aston Martin Racing GTE car at the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans''
| Category = [[Sports car racing]]
| Category = [[LM GTE]]
| Constructor = [[Aston Martin Lagonda Limited|Aston Martin Lagonda LTD]]
| Constructor = [[Aston Martin Lagonda Limited|Aston Martin Lagonda LTD]]
| Designer =
| Designer =
| Team ={{flagicon|GBR}}[[Aston Martin Racing]]<br>{{flagicon|GBR}}[[Drayson Racing]]<br>{{flagicon|GBR}}[[TF Sport]]<br>{{flagicon|GBR}}[[Beechdean Motorsport|Beechdean AMR]]
| Team =
| Drivers =
| Drivers =
| Technical ref =
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| Wheelbase =
| Wheelbase =
| Track =
| Track =
| Engine name = [[Aston Martin]] ([[Jaguar AJ-V8 engine#Aston Martin 4.3/4.7|Jaguar AJ37]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tech-racingcars.wikidot.com/aston-martin-v8-vantage-gt2|title=Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 (2008)|access-date=29 December 2022}}</ref>
| Engine name = [[Aston Martin]]
| Capacity = 4.5 litre, all aluminium,
| Capacity = {{convert|4475|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, all aluminium, 32 valve
| Configuration = 60° [[V8 engine|V8]],
| Configuration = 90° [[V8 engine|V8]],
| Turbo/NA = [[naturally aspirated]], {{convert|450|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|500|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}},
| Turbo/NA =
| Engine position = [[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|FMR]]
| Engine position = [[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|FMR]]
| Gearbox name =
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| Differential =
| Differential =
| Weight = FIA {{convert|1150|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}<br>ACO {{convert|1175|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}
| Weight = FIA {{convert|1150|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}<br>ACO {{convert|1175|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}
| Fuel = [[Total S.A.|Total Excellium]] 98 unleaded<br>[[Total S.A.|Total Quartz 9000]] lubricants
| Fuel =
| Tyres =
| Tyres =
| Debut = [[2008 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach|2008 Grand Prix of Long Beach]]
| Debut = [[2008 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach|2008 Grand Prix of Long Beach]]
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| Poles =
| Poles =
| Fastest_laps =
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||successor=[[Aston Martin Vantage GTE (2018)]]
|}}
}}
The '''Aston Martin Vantage GT2''' is the most powerful racing variant of the [[Aston Martin]] V8 Vantage family. The Vantage GT2 is based on the V8 engined Aston Martin Vantage road car but is designed to run on both standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol.

The '''Aston Martin Vantage GT2''' is the most powerful racing variant of the [[Aston Martin]] [[Aston Martin Vantage (2005)|V8 Vantage]] family. The Vantage GT2 is based on the V8 engined Aston Martin Vantage road car but is designed to run on both standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol.


==Development==
==Development==
[[File:Drayson-Barwell Vantage GT2.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Drayson-Barwell's V8 Vantage GT2 at the car's debut, the [[2008 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach]].]]
[[File:Drayson-Barwell Vantage GT2.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Drayson-Barwell's V8 Vantage GT2 at the car's debut, the [[2008 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach]].]]
Debuting in 2008 the GT2 is designed to meet [[FIA]] and [[Automobile Club de l'Ouest|ACO]] GT2 class regulations, the Vantage will become a customer car for use in the [[FIA GT Championship]], [[American Le Mans Series]], [[Le Mans Series]], and [[24 Hours of Le Mans]].
Debuting in 2008 the GT2 is designed to meet [[FIA]] and [[Automobile Club de l'Ouest|ACO]] GT2 class regulations, the Vantage will become a customer car for use in the [[FIA GT Championship]], [[American Le Mans Series]], [[Le Mans Series]], and [[24 Hours of Le Mans]].


The Aston Martin Vantage GT2's engine is a modified version of the standard 4.3 litre [[Aston Martin]] V8 from the road car. The larger 4.5 litre engine retains the road car’s cylinder block, heads and crankshaft, but uses competition components, including cylinder heads, con-rods, valves, camshafts and a racing exhaust system. The developed engine features a [[dry sump]] lubrication system allowing the engine to be positioned low in the chassis, for an optimised centre of gravity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.astonmartinracing.com/content/allsites/documents/GT2%20brochure%20lowres_8281e96e-6222-4a31-b1f0-b3bca0a55b50.pdf |title=Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT2 brochure | publisher=Aston Martin Racing | date = 7 October 2010 | accessdate =7 October 2010}}</ref>
The Aston Martin Vantage GT2's engine is a modified version of the standard 4.3-litre [[Jaguar AJ-V8 engine#Aston Martin 4.3/4.7|AJ37 V8]] from the road car. The larger 4.5-litre engine retains the road car's cylinder block, heads and crankshaft, but uses competition components, including cylinder heads, con-rods, valves, camshafts and a racing exhaust system. The developed engine features a [[dry sump]] lubrication system allowing the engine to be positioned low in the chassis, for an optimised centre of gravity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.astonmartinracing.com/content/allsites/documents/GT2%20brochure%20lowres_8281e96e-6222-4a31-b1f0-b3bca0a55b50.pdf |title=Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT2 brochure | publisher=Aston Martin Racing | date = 7 October 2010 | access-date =7 October 2010}}</ref>


The car uses the original bonded aluminium chassis supplied by Aston Martin, but uses carbon fibre panels (exc roof) and features front splitter, rear diffuser, rear wing and a flat floor.
The car uses the original bonded aluminium chassis supplied by Aston Martin, but uses carbon fibre panels (exc roof) and features front splitter, rear diffuser, rear wing and a flat floor.


The V8 Vantage GT2 has been tuned to be capable of running [[E85]] ethanol or normal racing fuel, dependent on the racing series.
The V8 Vantage GT2 has been tuned to be capable of running [[E85]] ethanol or normal racing fuel, dependent on the racing series.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4693&thold=0 | title = Aston Martin Racing révèle sa Vantage GT2 | publisher = Endurance-Info | date = 4 January 2008 | access-date = 10 January 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080107042026/http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4693&thold=0 | archive-date = 7 January 2008 | url-status = dead}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4693&thold=0 | title = Aston Martin Racing révèle sa Vantage GT2 | publisher=Endurance-Info | date = 4 January 2008 | accessdate =10 January 2008| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080107042026/http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4693&thold=0| archivedate= 7 January 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
[[File:Drayson Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT2 Silverstone 2009.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Drayson Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT2 racing in the [[Le Mans Series]] at [[Silverstone Circuit]] in 2009.]]
[[File:Drayson Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT2 Silverstone 2009.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Drayson Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT2 racing in the [[Le Mans Series]] at [[Silverstone Circuit]] in 2009.]]


Aston Martin Racing has confirmed the entry of two upgraded GTE-Spec Vantage GT2s in the inaugural World Endurance Championship with a works team. Both the upgraded cars will debut in tests in January. They are reported to 'wear' Gulf liveries, much like those of the GT and Prototypes of Aston Martin have before.
Aston Martin Racing has confirmed the entry of two upgraded GTE-Spec Vantage GT2s in the inaugural World Endurance Championship with a works team. Both the upgraded cars will debut in tests in January. They are reported to 'wear' Gulf liveries, much like those of the GT and Prototypes of Aston Martin have before.

A total of 9 chassis were built.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/09/04/dscs-daily-notebook-04-09-2023.html |title=DSC's Daily Notebook (04/09/2023) |publisher=Daily Sportscar |date=September 5, 2023 |access-date=September 5, 2023}}</ref>


==Racing history==
==Racing history==
Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 saw its racing debut at the [[2008 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach|2008 Grand Prix of Long Beach]], driven by [[Paul Drayson]], a former Minister of State in the United Kingdom, and [[Jonny Cocker]], 2004 [[British GT]] Champion. The car will also be run on E85 fuel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=285329 |title=New car, same goals for Drayson-Barwell |publisher=Motorsport.com |date=14 April 2008 |accessdate=30 September 2010}}</ref>
Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 saw its racing debut at the [[2008 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach|2008 Grand Prix of Long Beach]], driven by [[Paul Drayson, Baron Drayson|Paul Drayson]], a former Minister of State in the United Kingdom, and [[Jonny Cocker]], 2004 [[British GT]] Champion. The car will also be run on E85 fuel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=285329 |title=New car, same goals for Drayson-Barwell |publisher=Motorsport.com |date=14 April 2008 |access-date=30 September 2010}}</ref>


James Watt Automotive ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2008,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4845&thold=0 | title = James Watt Automotive engagera une... Aston Martin Vantage GT2 ! | publisher=Endurance-Info | date = 4 February 2008 | accessdate =4 February 2008| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080210085315/http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4845&thold=0| archivedate= 10 February 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> although the car failed to make the start of its debut race due to mechanical problems.
James Watt Automotive ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2008,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4845&thold=0 | title = James Watt Automotive engagera une... Aston Martin Vantage GT2 ! | publisher = Endurance-Info | date = 4 February 2008 | access-date = 4 February 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080210085315/http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4845&thold=0 | archive-date = 10 February 2008 | url-status = dead}}</ref> although the car failed to make the start of its debut race due to mechanical problems.


Drayson Racing ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2009.
[[Drayson Racing]] ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2009.


It was confirmed that the JLOC would use a V8 Vantage GT2 in [[2010 Super GT season]]. The Car was ran under the name Aspeed triple A Vantage GT2
It was confirmed that the JLOC would use a V8 Vantage GT2 in [[2010 Super GT season]]. The Car was run under the name Aspeed triple A Vantage GT2


JMW Motorsport ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/12/23/aston-martin-vantage-for-jmw-motorsport-in-lms | title = Aston Martin Vantage for JMW Motorsport in LMS | publisher=PlanetLeMans | date = 23 December 2009 | accessdate =23 December 2009| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100127071341/http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/12/23/aston-martin-vantage-for-jmw-motorsport-in-lms| archivedate= 27 January 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
JMW Motorsport ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/12/23/aston-martin-vantage-for-jmw-motorsport-in-lms | title = Aston Martin Vantage for JMW Motorsport in LMS | publisher=PlanetLeMans | date = 23 December 2009 | access-date =23 December 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100127071341/http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/12/23/aston-martin-vantage-for-jmw-motorsport-in-lms| archive-date= 27 January 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>
[[File:JMW Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT2 .JPG|thumb|right|200px| JMW Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT2 at [[Autosport International]] in 2010.]]
[[File:JMW Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT2 .JPG|thumb|right|200px| JMW Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT2 at [[Autosport International]] in 2010.]]


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===Major upgrades===
===Major upgrades===
Primarily, this focussed on serviceability, a major drawback on the outgoing Vantage GT2. This included creating a new modular construction implementing a series of detachable bars in the front structure, allowing the engine to be pulled straight out of the car. This now allows the engine change process to be completed in less than an hour without any effect on suspension settings, unlike the old configuration, which could take upwards of four hours. The [[Rear Suspension|rear suspension]] and [[subframe]] have also been modified to aid serviceability. To increase safety, the [[fuel cell]] has been repositioned within the roll cage to reduce the risk of damage to its structure in an accident.
Primarily, this focussed on serviceability, a major drawback on the outgoing Vantage GT2. This included creating a new modular construction implementing a series of detachable bars in the front structure, allowing the engine to be pulled straight out of the car. This now allows the engine change process to be completed in less than an hour without any effect on suspension settings, unlike the old configuration, which could take upwards of four hours. The [[rear suspension]] and [[subframe]] have also been modified to aid serviceability. To increase safety, the [[fuel cell]] has been repositioned within the roll cage to reduce the risk of damage to its structure in an accident.


===Secondary upgrades===
===Secondary upgrades===
Other upgrades include reductions in weight throughout, including weight reductions for many individual components such as the battery.<ref>Chris Pickering, ["Aston Bids for GT Advantage"], ''Race Tech'', April 2012</ref>
Other upgrades include reductions in weight throughout, including weight reductions for many individual components such as the battery.<ref>Chris Pickering, ["Aston Bids for GT Advantage"], ''Race Tech'', April 2012</ref>


Improvements also included a new [[Computational fluid dynamics|CFD-derived]] front-bumper, side skirt and rear wing - the latter an evolution of the Le Mans aero package which the [[Automobile Club de l'Ouest]] allowed the [[Aston Martin Racing]] team to run on the car for the entire season - "Aston Martin Vantage: The rear wing used at Le Mans in 2011 will be used during all the 2012 season with a 15 mm gurney and at Le Mans 2012 without gurney".<ref>["LM GTE Pro"], ''Endurance Committee''</ref> Modifications also improved cooling for the driver, a significant concern on the old model, which plagued Drayson-Barwell's 2008 [[American Le Mans Series|ALMS]] season.<ref>["Licence to Le Mans"], ''Greenlight TV''</ref>
Improvements also included a new [[Computational fluid dynamics|CFD-derived]] front-bumper, side skirt and rear wing - the latter an evolution of the Le Mans aero package which the [[Automobile Club de l'Ouest]] allowed the [[Aston Martin Racing]] team to run on the car for the entire season - "Aston Martin Vantage: The rear wing used at Le Mans in 2011 will be used during all the 2012 season with a 15 mm gurney and at Le Mans 2012 without gurney".<ref>["LM GTE Pro"], ''Endurance Committee''</ref> Modifications also improved cooling for the driver, a significant concern on the old model, which plagued Drayson-Barwell's 2008 [[American Le Mans Series|ALMS]] season.<ref>["Licence to Le Mans"], ''Greenlight TV''</ref>


== Complete Competition results ==
[[File:Vantage GTE 97, Silverstone WEC 2012.png|thumb|The Vantage GTE at the Silverstone round of the 2012 [[World Endurance Championship]]]]

=== Complete American Le Mans Series results ===
Results in '''bold''' indicate pole position. Results in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
|-
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Entrant
! rowspan="2" |Class
! rowspan="2" |Drivers
! rowspan="2" |{{Tooltip|No.|Car number}}
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
! rowspan="2" |Points
! rowspan="2" |{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
!{{Flagicon|Florida}}<br>[[2008 12 Hours of Sebring|'''SEB''']]
!{{Flagicon|Florida}}<br>[[2008 Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg|'''STP''']]
!{{Flagicon|California}}<br>[[2008 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach|'''LBH''']]
!{{Flagicon|Utah}}<br>[[2008 Utah Grand Prix|'''MIL''']]
!{{Flagicon|Connecticut}}<br>[[2008 Northeast Grand Prix|'''LRP''']]
!{{Flagicon|Ohio}}<br>[[2008 Sports Car Challenge of Mid-Ohio|'''MOH''']]
!{{Flagicon|Wisconsin}}<br>[[2008 Road America 500|'''ELK''']]
!{{Flagicon|CAN}}<br>[[2008 Grand Prix of Mosport|'''MOS''']]
!{{Flagicon|Michigan}}<br>[[2008 Detroit Sports Car Challenge|'''BEL''']]
!{{Flagicon|Georgia (U.S. state)}}<br>[[2008 Petit Le Mans|'''ATL''']]
!{{Flagicon|California}}<br>[[2008 Monterey Sports Car Championships|'''LGA''']]
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[2008 American Le Mans Series|'''2008''']]
| rowspan="3" |{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Drayson Racing|Drayson]]-Barwell
| rowspan="3" |GT2
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Paul Drayson, Baron Drayson|Paul Drayson]]
| rowspan="3" |007
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | 11
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | 10
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | 8
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | 8
! rowspan="3" |'''24'''
! rowspan="3" |'''9th'''
|-
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Jonny Cocker]]
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | 11
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | 10
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | 8
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | 8
|-
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Darren Turner]]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
|
|-
! colspan="5" |
!{{Flagicon|Florida}}<br>[[2009 12 Hours of Sebring|'''SEB''']]
!{{Flagicon|Florida}}<br>[[2009 Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg|'''STP''']]
!{{Flagicon|California}}<br>[[2009 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach|'''LBH''']]
!{{Flagicon|Utah}}<br>[[2009 Utah Grand Prix|'''MIL''']]
!{{Flagicon|Connecticut}}<br>[[2009 Northeast Grand Prix|'''LRP''']]
!{{Flagicon|Ohio}}<br>[[2009 Sports Car Challenge of Mid-Ohio|'''MOH''']]
!{{Flagicon|Wisconsin}}<br>[[2009 Road Race Showcase|'''ELK''']]
!{{Flagicon|CAN}}<br>[[2009 Grand Prix of Mosport|'''MOS''']]
!{{Flagicon|Georgia (U.S. state)}}<br>[[2009 Petit Le Mans|'''ATL''']]
!{{Flagicon|California}}<br>[[2009 Monterey Sports Car Championships|'''LGA''']]
!
!Points
!{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
| rowspan="1" |[[2009 American Le Mans Series|'''2009''']]
| rowspan="1" |{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Drayson Racing]]
| rowspan="1" |GT2
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Paul Drayson, Baron Drayson|Paul Drayson]]<br>{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Jonny Cocker]]<br>{{Flagicon|GBR}} Rob Bell
| rowspan="1" |007
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
! rowspan="1" |'''0'''
! rowspan="1" |'''NC'''
|-
! colspan="5" |
!{{Flagicon|Florida}}<br>[[2011 12 Hours of Sebring|'''SEB''']]
!{{Flagicon|California}}<br>[[2011 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach|'''LBH''']]
!{{Flagicon|Connecticut}}<br>[[2011 Northeast Grand Prix|'''LRP''']]
!{{Flagicon|CAN}}<br>[[2011 Grand Prix of Mosport|'''MOS''']]
!{{Flagicon|Ohio}}<br>[[2011 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge|'''MOH''']]
!{{Flagicon|Wisconsin}}<br>[[2011 Road Race Showcase|'''ELK''']]
!{{Flagicon|Maryland}}<br>[[2011 Baltimore Grand Prix (ALMS)|'''BGP''']]
!{{Flagicon|California}}<br>[[2011 American Le Mans Monterey|'''LGA''']]
!{{Flagicon|Georgia (U.S. state)}}<br>[[2011 Petit Le Mans|'''ATL''']]
!
!
!Points
!{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
| rowspan="1" |[[2011 American Le Mans Series|'''2011''']]
| rowspan="1" |{{Flagicon|UAE}} [[Gulf Oil|Gulf]] [[Aston Martin Racing|AMR]] Middle East
| rowspan="1" |[[LM GTE|GTE Am]]
|{{Flagicon|FRA}} [[Fabien Giroix]]<br>{{Flagicon|DEU}} Roald Goethe<br>{{Flagicon|GBR}} Michael Wainright
| rowspan="1" |60
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | RET
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | 4
|
|
! rowspan="1" |'''0'''
! rowspan="1" |'''NC'''
|-
|}

=== Complete FIA GT Championship results ===
Results in '''bold''' indicate pole position. Results in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
|-
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Entrant
! rowspan="2" |Class
! rowspan="2" |Drivers
! rowspan="2" |{{Tooltip|No.|Car number}}
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!7
!8
! rowspan="2" |Points
! rowspan="2" |{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
|[[2009 FIA GT Tourist Trophy|'''SIL''']]
'''{{Flagicon|GBR}}'''
|[[2009 FIA GT Adria 2 Hours|'''ADR''']]
'''{{Flagicon|ITA}}'''
|[[2009 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours|'''OSC''']]
'''{{Flagicon|DEU}}'''
|[[2009 24 Hours of Spa|'''SPA''']]
'''{{Flagicon|BEL}}'''
|[[2009 Budapest City Challenge|'''BUD''']]
'''{{Flagicon|HUN}}'''
|[[2009 FIA GT Algarve 2 Hours|'''ALG''']]
'''{{Flagicon|POR}}'''
|[[2009 FIA GT Paul Ricard 2 Hours|'''PAU''']]
'''{{Flagicon|FRA}}'''
|[[2009 FIA GT Zolder 2 Hours|'''ZOL''']]
'''{{Flagicon|BEL}}'''
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[2009 FIA GT Championship|'''2009''']]
| rowspan="2" |{{Flagicon|FRA}} [[Hexis Racing|Hexis Racing AMR]]
| rowspan="2" |GT2
|{{Flagicon|DEU}} [[Stefan Mücke]]
| rowspan="2" |80
|7
|
|2
|
|
|
|
|
| rowspan="2" |'''10'''
| rowspan="2" |'''7th'''
|-
|{{Flagicon|FRA}} [[Frédéric Makowiecki]]
|7
|
|2
|
|
|
|
|
|}

=== Complete Le Mans Series & European Le Mans Series results ===
Results in '''bold''' indicate pole position. Results in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
! colspan="12" |Le Mans Series
|-
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Entrant
! rowspan="2" |Class
! rowspan="2" |Drivers
! rowspan="2" |{{Tooltip|No.|Car number}}
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5
! rowspan="2" |Points
! rowspan="2" |{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
|[[2008 1000 km of Catalunya|'''CAT''']]
'''{{Flagicon|ESP}}'''
|[[2008 1000 km of Monza|'''MNZ''']]
'''{{Flagicon|ITA}}'''
|[[2008 1000 km of Spa|'''SPA''']]
'''{{Flagicon|BEL}}'''
|[[2008 1000 km of Nürburgring|'''NUR''']]
'''{{Flagicon|DEU}}'''
|[[2008 1000 km of Silverstone|'''SIL''']]
'''{{Flagicon|GBR}}'''
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[2008 Le Mans Series|'''2008''']]
| rowspan="4" |{{Flagicon|GBR}} James Watt Automotive
| rowspan="4" |GT2
|{{Flagicon|RSA}} [[Alan van der Merwe]]
| rowspan="4" |93
|DNS
|
|
|
|7
| rowspan="4" |'''2'''
| rowspan="4" |'''13th'''
|-
|{{Flagicon|BEL}} Stéphane Lémeret
|DNS
|
|
|
|
|-
|{{Flagicon|DNK}} Michael Outzen
|DNS
|
|
|
|7
|-
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Tim Sugden]]
|
|
|
|
|7
|-
! colspan="5" |
|'''[[2009 1000 km of Catalunya|CAT]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|ESP}}'''
|'''[[2009 1000 km of Spa|SPA]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|BEL}}'''
|'''[[2009 1000 km of Algarve|ALG]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|POR}}'''
|'''[[2009 1000 km of Nürburgring|NUR]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|DEU}}'''
|'''[[2009 1000 km of Silverstone|SIL]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|GBR}}'''
!Points
!{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[2009 Le Mans Series|'''2009''']]
| rowspan="2" |{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Drayson Racing]]
| rowspan="2" |GT2
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Jonny Cocker]]
| rowspan="2" |87
|8
|7
|10RET
|13RET
|14RET
| rowspan="2" |'''1'''
| rowspan="2" |'''12th'''
|-
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Paul Drayson, Baron Drayson|Paul Drayson]]
|8
|7
|10RET
|13RET
|14RET
|-
! colspan="5" |
|[[2010 8 Hours of Castellet|'''LEC''']]
'''{{Flagicon|FRA}}'''
|'''[[2010 1000 km of Spa|SPA]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|BEL}}'''
|'''[[2010 1000 km of Algarve|ALG]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|POR}}'''
|[[2010 1000 km of Hungaroring|'''HUN''']]
'''{{Flagicon|HUN}}'''
|'''[[2010 1000 km of Silverstone|SIL]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|GBR}}'''
!Points
!{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[2010 Le Mans Series|'''2010''']]
| rowspan="2" |{{Flagicon|GBR}} JMW Motorsport
| rowspan="2" |GT2
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Robert Bell (racing driver)|Rob Bell]]
| rowspan="2" |92
|12RET
|16RET
|4
|6
|'''3'''
| rowspan="2" |'''30'''
| rowspan="2" |'''10th'''
|-
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Darren Turner]]
|12RET
|16RET
|4
|6
|'''3'''
|-
! colspan="5" |
|'''[[2011 6 Hours of Castellet|LEC]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|FRA}}'''
|'''[[2011 1000 km of Spa|SPA]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|BEL}}'''
|[[2011 6 Hours of Imola|'''IMO''']]
'''{{Flagicon|ITA}}'''
|'''[[2011 6 Hours of Silverstone|SIL]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|GBR}}'''
|[[2011 6 Hours of Estoril|'''EST''']]
'''{{Flagicon|POR}}'''
!Points
!{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[2011 Le Mans Series|'''2011''']]
| rowspan="3" |{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Jota Sport|Jota]]
| rowspan="3" |GTE Pro
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Sam Hancock]]
| rowspan="3" |92
|6RET
|5
|7
|11
|5
| rowspan="3" |'''24'''
| rowspan="3" |'''7th'''
|-
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Simon Dolan]]
|6RET
|5
|7
|11
|5
|-
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Chris Buncombe]]
|
|
|
|11
|
|-
! colspan="12" |European Le Mans Series
|-
! colspan="5" |
|'''[[2012 6 Hours of Castellet|LEC]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|FRA}}'''
|'''[[2012 6 Hours of Donington|DON]]'''
'''{{Flagicon|GBR}}'''
|[[2012 Petit Le Mans|'''PLM''']]
{{Flagicon|USA}}
|
|
!Points
!{{Tooltip|Pos|World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship position}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[2012 European Le Mans Series|'''2012''']]
| rowspan="2" |{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Gulf Oil|Gulf Racing]]
| rowspan="2" |GTE Am
|{{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Stuart Hall (racing driver)|Stuart Hall]]
| rowspan="2" |69
|4
|
|
|
|
| rowspan="2" |'''0'''
| rowspan="2" |'''NC'''
|-
|{{Flagicon|DEU}} Roald Goethe
|4
|
|
|
|
|}

[[File:Vantage GTE 97, Silverstone WEC 2012.png|thumb|The Vantage GTE at the Silverstone round of the 2012 [[FIA World Endurance Championship|World Endurance Championship]]]]


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Latest revision as of 10:48, 14 May 2024

Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2
Aston Martin GT2
The Aston Martin Racing GTE car at the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
CategoryLM GTE
ConstructorAston Martin Lagonda LTD
SuccessorAston Martin Vantage GTE (2018)
Technical specifications
ChassisBonded aluminium chassis with carbon fibre panels
Suspension (front)Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers
EngineAston Martin (Jaguar AJ37)[1] 4,475 cc (4.5 L; 273.1 cu in), all aluminium, 32 valve 90° V8, naturally aspirated, 450 bhp (336 kW; 456 PS), 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft), FMR
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
WeightFIA 1,150 kg (2,540 lb)
ACO 1,175 kg (2,590 lb)
FuelTotal Excellium 98 unleaded
Total Quartz 9000 lubricants
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited KingdomAston Martin Racing
United KingdomDrayson Racing
United KingdomTF Sport
United KingdomBeechdean AMR
Debut2008 Grand Prix of Long Beach

The Aston Martin Vantage GT2 is the most powerful racing variant of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage family. The Vantage GT2 is based on the V8 engined Aston Martin Vantage road car but is designed to run on both standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol.

Development

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Drayson-Barwell's V8 Vantage GT2 at the car's debut, the 2008 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach.

Debuting in 2008 the GT2 is designed to meet FIA and ACO GT2 class regulations, the Vantage will become a customer car for use in the FIA GT Championship, American Le Mans Series, Le Mans Series, and 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The Aston Martin Vantage GT2's engine is a modified version of the standard 4.3-litre AJ37 V8 from the road car. The larger 4.5-litre engine retains the road car's cylinder block, heads and crankshaft, but uses competition components, including cylinder heads, con-rods, valves, camshafts and a racing exhaust system. The developed engine features a dry sump lubrication system allowing the engine to be positioned low in the chassis, for an optimised centre of gravity.[2]

The car uses the original bonded aluminium chassis supplied by Aston Martin, but uses carbon fibre panels (exc roof) and features front splitter, rear diffuser, rear wing and a flat floor.

The V8 Vantage GT2 has been tuned to be capable of running E85 ethanol or normal racing fuel, dependent on the racing series.[3]

Drayson Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT2 racing in the Le Mans Series at Silverstone Circuit in 2009.

Aston Martin Racing has confirmed the entry of two upgraded GTE-Spec Vantage GT2s in the inaugural World Endurance Championship with a works team. Both the upgraded cars will debut in tests in January. They are reported to 'wear' Gulf liveries, much like those of the GT and Prototypes of Aston Martin have before.

A total of 9 chassis were built.[4]

Racing history

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 saw its racing debut at the 2008 Grand Prix of Long Beach, driven by Paul Drayson, a former Minister of State in the United Kingdom, and Jonny Cocker, 2004 British GT Champion. The car will also be run on E85 fuel.[5]

James Watt Automotive ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2008,[6] although the car failed to make the start of its debut race due to mechanical problems.

Drayson Racing ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2009.

It was confirmed that the JLOC would use a V8 Vantage GT2 in 2010 Super GT season. The Car was run under the name Aspeed triple A Vantage GT2

JMW Motorsport ran the V8 Vantage GT2 in the Le Mans Series 2010.[7]

JMW Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT2 at Autosport International in 2010.

Aston Martin Vantage GT2's have also raced in many other series including the Le Mans Series and Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. Two Vantages also raced at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans: Jota Racing AMR and Gulf AMR Middle East. Both cars ultimately retired, one with mechanical issues and the other after losing control and spinning off the circuit, injuring the driver Mark Wainwright and damaging the car too seriously to continue.

Gulf AMR Middle East Vantage GT2 - Petit Le Mans 2011

Upgrades and GTE Version

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For the 2012 season, Aston Martin Racing returned to a GT based program, after an ill-fated attempt the previous season with their LMP1 class petrol-powered contender, the AMR-One. With the Vantage GT2's specification varying slightly from the updated Le Mans GT2 (now GTE) regulations, development took place with the car relaunched as the Vantage GTE.

Major upgrades

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Primarily, this focussed on serviceability, a major drawback on the outgoing Vantage GT2. This included creating a new modular construction implementing a series of detachable bars in the front structure, allowing the engine to be pulled straight out of the car. This now allows the engine change process to be completed in less than an hour without any effect on suspension settings, unlike the old configuration, which could take upwards of four hours. The rear suspension and subframe have also been modified to aid serviceability. To increase safety, the fuel cell has been repositioned within the roll cage to reduce the risk of damage to its structure in an accident.

Secondary upgrades

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Other upgrades include reductions in weight throughout, including weight reductions for many individual components such as the battery.[8]

Improvements also included a new CFD-derived front-bumper, side skirt and rear wing - the latter an evolution of the Le Mans aero package which the Automobile Club de l'Ouest allowed the Aston Martin Racing team to run on the car for the entire season - "Aston Martin Vantage: The rear wing used at Le Mans in 2011 will be used during all the 2012 season with a 15 mm gurney and at Le Mans 2012 without gurney".[9] Modifications also improved cooling for the driver, a significant concern on the old model, which plagued Drayson-Barwell's 2008 ALMS season.[10]

Complete Competition results

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Complete American Le Mans Series results

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Results in bold indicate pole position. Results in italics indicate fastest lap.

Year Entrant Class Drivers No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Points Pos
Florida
SEB 		Florida
STP 		California
LBH 		Utah
MIL 		Connecticut
LRP 		Ohio
MOH 		Wisconsin
ELK 		Canada
MOS 		Michigan
BEL 		Georgia (U.S. state)
ATL 		California
LGA
2008 United Kingdom Drayson-Barwell GT2 United Kingdom Paul Drayson 007 11 RET RET 10 RET 8 RET RET 8 24 9th
United Kingdom Jonny Cocker 11 RET RET 10 RET 8 RET RET 8
United Kingdom Darren Turner RET
Florida
SEB 		Florida
STP 		California
LBH 		Utah
MIL 		Connecticut
LRP 		Ohio
MOH 		Wisconsin
ELK 		Canada
MOS 		Georgia (U.S. state)
ATL 		California
LGA 		Points Pos
2009 United Kingdom Drayson Racing GT2 United Kingdom Paul Drayson
United Kingdom Jonny Cocker
United Kingdom Rob Bell 		007 RET 0 NC
Florida
SEB 		California
LBH 		Connecticut
LRP 		Canada
MOS 		Ohio
MOH 		Wisconsin
ELK 		Maryland
BGP 		California
LGA 		Georgia (U.S. state)
ATL 		Points Pos
2011 United Arab Emirates Gulf AMR Middle East GTE Am France Fabien Giroix
Germany Roald Goethe
United Kingdom Michael Wainright 		60 RET 4 0 NC

Complete FIA GT Championship results

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Results in bold indicate pole position. Results in italics indicate fastest lap.

Year Entrant Class Drivers No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Points Pos
SIL

United Kingdom

ADR

Italy

OSC

Germany

SPA

Belgium

BUD

Hungary

ALG

Portugal

PAU

France

ZOL

Belgium

2009 France Hexis Racing AMR GT2 Germany Stefan Mücke 80 7 2 10 7th
France Frédéric Makowiecki 7 2

Complete Le Mans Series & European Le Mans Series results

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Results in bold indicate pole position. Results in italics indicate fastest lap.

Le Mans Series
Year Entrant Class Drivers No. 1 2 3 4 5 Points Pos
CAT

Spain

MNZ

Italy

SPA

Belgium

NUR

Germany

SIL

United Kingdom

2008 United Kingdom James Watt Automotive GT2 South Africa Alan van der Merwe 93 DNS 7 2 13th
Belgium Stéphane Lémeret DNS
Denmark Michael Outzen DNS 7
United Kingdom Tim Sugden 7
CAT

Spain

SPA

Belgium

ALG

Portugal

NUR

Germany

SIL

United Kingdom

Points Pos
2009 United Kingdom Drayson Racing GT2 United Kingdom Jonny Cocker 87 8 7 10RET 13RET 14RET 1 12th
United Kingdom Paul Drayson 8 7 10RET 13RET 14RET
LEC

France

SPA

Belgium

ALG

Portugal

HUN

Hungary

SIL

United Kingdom

Points Pos
2010 United Kingdom JMW Motorsport GT2 United Kingdom Rob Bell 92 12RET 16RET 4 6 3 30 10th
United Kingdom Darren Turner 12RET 16RET 4 6 3
LEC

France

SPA

Belgium

IMO

Italy

SIL

United Kingdom

EST

Portugal

Points Pos
2011 United Kingdom Jota GTE Pro United Kingdom Sam Hancock 92 6RET 5 7 11 5 24 7th
United Kingdom Simon Dolan 6RET 5 7 11 5
United Kingdom Chris Buncombe 11
European Le Mans Series
LEC

France

DON

United Kingdom

PLM

United States

Points Pos
2012 United Kingdom Gulf Racing GTE Am United Kingdom Stuart Hall 69 4 0 NC
Germany Roald Goethe 4
The Vantage GTE at the Silverstone round of the 2012 World Endurance Championship

References

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  1. ^ "Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 (2008)". Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT2 brochure" (PDF). Aston Martin Racing. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
  3. ^ "Aston Martin Racing révèle sa Vantage GT2". Endurance-Info. 4 January 2008. Archived from the original on 7 January 2008. Retrieved 10 January 2008.
  4. ^ "DSC's Daily Notebook (04/09/2023)". Daily Sportscar. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  5. ^ "New car, same goals for Drayson-Barwell". Motorsport.com. 14 April 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  6. ^ "James Watt Automotive engagera une... Aston Martin Vantage GT2 !". Endurance-Info. 4 February 2008. Archived from the original on 10 February 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2008.
  7. ^ "Aston Martin Vantage for JMW Motorsport in LMS". PlanetLeMans. 23 December 2009. Archived from the original on 27 January 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
  8. ^ Chris Pickering, ["Aston Bids for GT Advantage"], Race Tech, April 2012
  9. ^ ["LM GTE Pro"], Endurance Committee
  10. ^ ["Licence to Le Mans"], Greenlight TV
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