Hardcore Aston Martin Vantage GT8 Spied Looking Savage at Nurburgring
Just a week after reports surfaced that a hardcore Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is in the works, spy photographers have caught it in action.
The British automaker is testing the stripped-out Vantage at the Nurburgring with basically no camouflage and it’s looking as hardcore as promised. Starting with essentially a V8-powered Vantage GT12, the Vantage GT8 is expected to target sports cars like the Porsche GT3 RS. The exterior has been accented with an aggressive aerodynamics package but has been tweaked compared to what’s on the Vantage GT12.
For starters, the front spoiler takes on a different shape and Aston Martin has removed the rear brake cooling ducts from the GT12. There’s also a slightly smaller fixed wing on the trunk and the rear diffuser looks a bit different. It also appears that the air outlets on the front fenders found on the V8 variant didn’t make it onto the prototype.
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Compared to the regular Aston Martin Vantage V8, expect the GT8 to weigh less while offering more performance under the hood. Rumors suggest the street-legal racecar will be limited to 150 units, which is 50 more than the GT12.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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