Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo Revealed for WEC, Makes the 'Regular' New Model Look Like a Baby

The Vantage GT3 EVO, the latest creation from Aston Martin, is sure to turn heads in the world of motorsports. Powered by a Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the regular Aston Martin Vantage gives a whole new meaning to entry-level sports cars. If you find the standard Vantage impressive, the GT3 version takes it to a whole new level of track performance. Inspired by the Vantage road car's design and technology, this incredible addition highlights Aston Martin's constant dedication to racing hegemony. Following its unveiling alongside the newest Vantage road car and the 2024 AMR24 Formula One car, the Vantage GT3 will be competing in top GT series worldwide, such as the Fanatec GT World Challenge, the FIA World Endurance Championship, and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Aston Martin has always strived for racing perfection, and this reveal is only the latest milestone in that quest.

Aston Martin Vantage GT3: Details

Careful consideration has gone into the car's aerodynamic profile, with fine-tuned changes made to maximise downforce in accordance with the strict standards set by the FIA. As a result, we have a race car that is both incredibly fast and yet easy to handle, making it ideal for drivers of all skill levels.

Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman of Aston Martin said: “These three brothers in speed embroider our DNA with new dynamism. Simultaneously revealing the new Vantage and Vantage GT3 race car on the very same day as we unleash our AMR24 Formula One challenger at Silverstone demonstrates our ambition to be a leading force in F1 and create the world’s finest and most thrilling sports cars."

Marco Mattiacci, Global Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of Aston Martin said: “Simultaneously revealing the new Vantage and Vantage GT3 race car underlines Aston Martin’s commitment to building the world’s finest sports car and then proving its capabilities on-track. It also signals a closer relationship between our road and race programmes, with Aston Martin Racing benefitting from the exceptional pool of talent, experience and knowledge forged in Formula 1 and found throughout Aston Martin Performance Technologies. The result is a truly state-of-the-art GT racer; one that clearly shares its DNA with the latest Vantage road car, yet is perfectly evolved to suit the latest GT3 regulations."

The Vantage GT3 is the first race car to be created as a result of the collaboration between Aston Martin Performance Technologies and Aston Martin Racing. This model has been in active development since the autumn of 2022, with thorough track testing starting in the third quarter of that year. It is an upgrade of the previous model, which was released in 2018.

By the end of the 2024 season, Aston Martin intends to field as many as 30 Vantage GT3s in competition, a clear indication of their ambitious goals. The car will be competing in other important races including the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, Spa-Francorchamps, and Le Mans, and it has already made its competitive debut at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. All the buzz about this model shows how serious Aston Martin is about being among the finest in the motorsports field.