Aston Martin Vantage GT12 makes world debut

Aston Martin's most performance-focused and road-going Vantage, the Vantage GT12, will make its world dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The extremely lightweight special edition features a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 600bhp and bridges the gap between road and track driving in spectacular fashion, calling on Aston Martin's rich heritage in motor sport.

Visitors to Goodwood's Moving Motor Show will get a sneak preview of the Vantage GT12 as it takes its place as a static display in the Supercar Paddock. The car will then tackle the famous 1.87km Goodwood Hill Climb course, with Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer at the wheel during the Festival weekend.

Comprehensively re-engineered, the Vantage GT12 is inspired by the marque's V12 Vantage GT3 race car and is significantly restyled to reflect Aston Martin's motor sport pedigree. The car is packed with race-inspired features, from its lower and wider stance and track-focused aerodynamics package to the extensive use of carbon fibre throughout.

Aston Martin will also have several other vehicles at the Moving Motor Show, such as the Rapide S, Vanquish Volante and the V12 Vantage S Roadster.