Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 '12

Your guide to the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 '12 in Gran Turismo Sport and GT7. Learn about its stats, acquisition, and performance.

Alright, let's talk about the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 '12. This is a seriously cool machine that's made a name for itself on the race tracks in Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7. It's described in-game as a "well balanced, high performance car that immediately became a familiar presence on race podiums," and honestly, that's pretty spot on. ### Liveries When you get this car, you'll have a couple of livery options: * Variation (#7 Aston Martin Racing - Nürburgring 24h 2014, only in GT7) * #57 Aston Martin Racing (this one isn't listed in-game, but it's there!) ### In-game Description The game tells us, "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! This car has seen plenty of success on the race track, both in England and around the world." ### Car Index (GT7) This pure racing machine stepped into the GT racing scene in 2012, taking over from the successful DBR9/DBRS9 models. It's based on the top-tier V12 Vantage road car from 2009. Aston Martin took the 5.9-liter V12 engine from the DBS (which makes 509 BHP and 58.1 kgfm) and put it into the slightly smaller, lighter, and more agile V8 Vantage body. This gave it a 0-100 km/h time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h – even quicker than the DBS! For the GT3 version, they really beefed it up to meet FIA GT3 regulations. Think massively enlarged fenders, a low-slung front spoiler, and a huge rear wing, giving it a much more aggressive look than the elegant road car. The engine got a boost to 591 BHP / 71.4 kgfm, and it uses an XTrac sequential transmission with paddle shifters. They also managed to cut the weight down to 1,250 kg and get the weight distribution close to a perfect 50:50. This car was a huge success right out of the gate. In 2012, it racked up 18 wins and 30 podium finishes. In 2013, it was 17 wins and 34 podiums. It really cemented Aston Martin's racing legacy. ### Café Conversations (GT7) In GT7, you'll hear about its debut in the 2012 British GT Championships. It was incredibly dominant, with podium finishes in almost every race and over 30% of them being wins! It's definitely a legendary GT3 car, holding its own until 2019 when its successor took over. ### Acquisition Here's how you can get your hands on this beast: | 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#Manufacturer_Series). | | Gran Turismo 7 | Aston Martin Brand Central) | 450,000 | Sign a contract with Aston Martin for the Manufacturers Cup#Manufacturers_Cup). | ### Trivia Fun fact: The default livery is actually based on the #009 DBR9 that won its class at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans. Pretty neat connection!