Aston Martin Vantage GTE (2018)

The Aston Martin Vantage GTE (also known as the Aston Martin Vantage AMR) is an endurance Grand Tourer developed by Aston Martin Racing, the motorsports arm of the British automobile manufacturer, Aston Martin. It is based on the Aston Martin Vantage (2018), and is the successor of the Aston Martin Vantage GT2, and its later derivatives.[2] The car was launched on the 22nd of November 2017, alongside its road-going counterpart in London.[3] The car is noted to be capable of being converted from Group GTE specification to Group GT3 specification.[4]

Aston Martin Vantage GTE
#95 Aston Martin Racing Aston Martin Vantage GTE at Silverstone
CategoryLM GTE
ConstructorAston Martin
PredecessorAston Martin Vantage GTE (2012)
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisBonded aluminium chassis with carbon fibre panels
Suspension (front)Double wishbone with 5-way adjustable Ohlins dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone with 5-way adjustable Ohlins dampers
EngineMercedes AMG M177 4,000 cc (4.0 L), all aluminium, 32 valve 90° V8, Turbocharged, Front mid-mounted
TransmissionXtrac 6-speed sequential manual
WeightACO regulated base weight 1,245 kg (2,745 lb)
FuelTotal Excellium 98 unleaded
LubricantsTotal Quartz 9000
TyresMichelin radial 30/68-18 front, 31/71-18 rear
TWS forged magnesium wheels 12.5" x 18" front, 13.0" x 18" rear
Competition history
Notable entrants
Notable drivers
Debut2018 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
RacesWinsPoles
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Development History

The Aston Martin Vantage GTE was developed in tandem with the Vantage road car, between Aston Martin Racing and the Aston Martin headquarters in Gaydon,[5] with the car being entirely developed in house by the two companies.[6] The car had its initial shakedown in the UK, at the Rockingham Motor Speedway,[7] and subsequently had 2 30 hour endurance tests during its development, at the Circuito de Andalucia and then the Circuito de Navarra in Spain during October 2017.[8] This was also complemented by tests at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida, with the team praising the durability and reliability of the car.[9][10] Ahead of its official World Endurance Championship debut, at the WEC Prologue held at the Circuit Paul Ricard , the car was revealed to have completed over 20,000km in pre-season test, with testing being held at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Motorland Aragon, and the Algarve International Circuit.[11][12]

At the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day, the team debuted a new low-downforce kit, designed to reduce the overall drag on the car, due to the previous aerokit being a revised WEC Sprint kit, with Le Mans specific revisions. The kit was tested at Monza, and was found to be highly effective compared to the kit used at the 2018 edition of the race.[13]

Competition History

2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship

The new cars were struggling with tyre degradation, unable to keep the performance in their tyres through a double stint.[14] The cars were putting too much energy and wear in the front tyres. This was caused by the late decision to switch to Michelin.[15]

GT Manufacturers FIA World Endurance Championship
Year Car Manufacturer SPA

LMS

SIL

FUJ

SHA

SEB

SPA

LMS

Total

points

 Pos.
2018–19 95[16] Aston Martin 7 8 8 8 1 10 7 15 136 4th
97[17] 8 13 4 9 4 9 1 12


GT Manufacturers FIA World Endurance Championship
Year Car Team SIL

FUJ

SHA

BAH

COA

SPA

LMS

BAH

Total

points

 Pos.
2019–20 95[18] Aston Martin Racing 5 1 5 1 1 2 3 5 332 1st
97[19] 3 3 4 3 4 3 1 4

† Season in progress[20]

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Teams
Year Car Team SIL

FUJ

SHA

BAH

COA

SPA

LMS

BAH

Total

points

 Pos.
2019–20 98[21] Aston Martin Racing 2 11 3 2 2 9 8 9 100.5 6th
90[22] TF Sport 7 1 1 10 1 3 1 8 164 2nd

References List
  1. "Aston Martin Vantage GTE Technical Specifications". Archived from the original on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  2. Jensen, Jens (2017-11-21). "New Aston Martin Vantage GTE revealed". Racing24-7.net. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  3. "Aston Martin launches 2018 Vantage GTE contender". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  4. "Converting The GT3 Aston Martin Vantage To GTE Spec & Back! – dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  5. "Aston Martin announces its new generation of racing cars". Torque. 2018-05-05. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  6. "2018 Aston Martin Vantage GTE: from road car to race car". SlashGear. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  7. Jacobs, Caleb. "2018 Aston Martin Vantage GTE Race Car Spotted Testing". The Drive. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  8. Watkins, Gary. "New Aston Martin Vantage GTE has completed two 30-hour tests". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  9. "2018 Aston Martin Vantage GTE Tests At Sebring – dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  10. "2018 Aston Martin Vantage GTE revealed". Motor Sport Magazine. 2017-11-21. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  11. "Aston Martin's new WEC car logs 20,000km in testing". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  12. Kilbey, Stephen (2018-03-21). "AMR Confident In New Vantage After Successful Off-Season – dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  13. Lloyd, Daniel. "Aston Expecting Improved Pace with Modified Le Mans Aero Kit – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  14. Weller, Adam (2019-06-15). "Le Mans 24 Hours: Hour 8, As It Happened, Four-Brand GTE Pro Scrap Continues – dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  15. Kilbey, Stephen (2019-08-30). "4H Silverstone Preview: Part 2, GTE Pro – dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  16. "2018-19 #95 Aston Martin GTE Season summary". fiawec.
  17. "2018-19 #97 Aston Martin GTE Season summary". fiawec.
  18. "2018-19 #95 Aston Martin GTE Season summary". fiawec.
  19. "2018-19 #97 Aston Martin GTE Season summary". fiawec.
  20. "2019-20 WORLD ENDURANCE GTE MANUFACTURERS CHAMPIONSHIP" (PDF). fiawec.alkamelsystems.com. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
  21. "2018-19 #98 Aston Martin GTE Season summary". fiawec.
  22. "2018-19 #90 Aston Martin GTE Season summary". fiawec.
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