The English company Aston Martin introduced the general public an updated version of the famous racing model Vantage GT4, which has improved aerodynamic performance and new design elements of the body, borrowed from the standard version of the sports car V12 Vantage.
At its core, the new series is a modification of the modified sports car Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Both vehicles are equipped with identical engines, aluminum chassis and suspension with an identical architecture.
The new model uses the manufacturer and private car owners to participate in a variety of races.
New Aston Martin Vantage GT4 staffed by an innovative front splitter, which allows you to increase the force pressing the car to the road surface and improves the efficiency of the cooling system and brake system radiator. At the rear spoiler installed another original form, which first appeared on the civil supercar V12 Vantage, as well as exclusive diffuser made of composite materials. In addition, due to new components, significantly improved downforce rear of the car and increased cooling efficiency of transmission.
Eight 4.7-liter 420-horsepower V-Twin gasoline power unit has undergone a minor upgrade. According to official figures the British automaker, the maximum torque and working power of the engine Aston Martin Vantage GT4 has increased, but more exact specifications have not yet been published.
For the first time in the history of Aston Martin, as an option for new items will be available a proprietary anti-lock brakes, a special unit known German manufacturer of Motorsport Bosch specifically for the sports model, and Traction Control.
The new sports model will take part in races in the next year. The car will participate in the British monokubke Ason Martin, twenty-four hour race in Nyurnburinge, Spa and Dubai.
Marketers British manufacturer specified that in the past few years the world has sold over eighty-racing version of Aston Martin Vantage.
Recall that the first track sports car brand Vantage appeared not so long ago - in 2008, and was positioned as a vehicle for competition on the slopes on both sides of the Atlantic. And in 2009 novelty actively joined the fight for titles at racetracks of the world, and managed to win the cup in the European version of the series GT4, as well as a winner in its class in the three 24-hour race.
