Aston Martin Vantage GTE (2018)

The Aston Martin Vantage GTE[1] (also known as the Aston Martin Vantage AMR) is an endurance Grand Tourer developed by Aston Martin Racing,

Aston Martin Vantage GTE (2018)
Race Car
Category	LM GTE
Constructor	Aston Martin
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Predecessor	Aston Martin Vantage GT2
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Chassis	Bonded 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
Engine	Mercedes-AMG M177 4,000 cc (4.0 L), all aluminium, 32 valve 90° V8, Turbocharged, Front mid-mounted
Electric_motor	{{{Electric motor}}}
Battery	{{{Battery}}}
Power	{{{Power}}}
Transmission	Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual
Weight	{{{Weight}}}
Fuel	Total Excellium 98 unleaded
Brakes	{{{Brakes}}}
Tyres	Michelin radial 30/68-18 front, 31/71-18 rear TWS forged magnesium wheels 12.5" x 18" front, 13.0" x 18" rear
Notable entrants	Aston Martin Racing TF Sport
Notable drivers	Darren Turner Jonathan Adam Alex Lynn Maxime Martin Marco Sørensen Nicki Thiim
Debut	2018 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Races competed	15
Race victories	10
Podiums	{{{Podiums}}}
Constructors' Championships	1
Drivers' Championships	1
Pole positions	4
Fastest laps	{{{Fastest Laps}}}

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]

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 20,000 km 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	Aston Martin	7	8	8	8	1	10	7	15	136	4th
	97		8	13	4	9	4	9	1	12

2019-20 FIA World Endurance Championship

GT Manufacturers FIA World Endurance Championship

Year	Car	Team	SIL	FUJ	SHA	BAH	COA	SPA	LMS	BAH	Total points	Pos.
2019–20	95	Aston Martin Racing	5	1	5	1	1	2	3	5	332	1st
	97		3	3	4	3	4	3	1	4

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Teams

Year	Car	Team	SIL	FUJ	SHA	BAH	COA	SPA	LMS	BAH	Total points	Pos.
2019–20	98	Aston Martin Racing	2	11	3	2	2	9	8	9	100.5	6th
	90	TF Sport	7	1	1	10	1	3	1	8	164	2nd

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