One of only 100 examples, less than 300 km from...
2015 Aston Martin Vantage GT12
Chassis no. SCFGKBJY4GGS62387
• GT3-specification special edition
• Offered from the private collection of a Danish enthusiast
• Number 79/100 (Vantage GT8 from the same collection is also production number 79)
• Recently serviced by Aston Martin Copenhagen
• Immaculate condition
• All books and tools
"With production strictly limited to just 100 examples, the new (GT12) model combines all of Aston Martin's learning from its years of sports car competition around the globe to produce its most performance focused road-going Vantage." - Aston Martin.
Introduced to the public at the Geneva International Motor Show in February 2015, the GT12 is the ultimate development of the modern Vantage family, which had emerged in V8-engined form back in 2005. Launched at that year's Geneva Motor Show, the V8 Vantage Coupé was introduced for the 2006 model year. Although it resurrected a famous model designation from the Company's past, the Vantage was all new, featuring a 380bhp 4.3-litre quad-cam V8 engine loosely patterned on Jaguar's 'AJ' unit, and equipped in its Aston guise with dry-sump lubrication. The latter enabled the engine to be mounted low in the bonded aluminium body/chassis for better handling, while the use of a rear transaxle resulted in near-perfect 49/51 front/rear weight distribution. From May 2008 the V8 Vantage used a more powerful 4.7-litre engine.
The V12-engined Vantage was introduced in 2009 having been displayed as a V8-based concept car at Aston Martin's new design studio in December 2007. Its 6.0-litre power unit was derived from that of the DBS and produced a mighty 510bhp. In addition, changes to the Vantage body included a new rear diffuser and a moveable rear wing, while the bonnet and boot lid were made of carbon fibre. Carbon ceramic brakes were standard.
There have also been numerous limited-edition Vantage spin-offs, both 8-cylinder and 12-cylinder, some intended for 'GT' racing. Having attained the ultimate accolade for a sports car manufacturer by winning the Le Mans 24-Hour race, a feat achieved in 1959 with the DBR1, Aston Martin has returned to international endurance racing with a series of cars for the production-based GT categories, commencing with the V12-engined DBR9 GT1 in 2005. The V8 Vantage would be the next model selected for Aston Martin's competitions programme.
Intended for customer use in both FIA and ACO races, the GT2 version of the V8 Vantage coupé was introduced in 2007. The V8 Vantage GT2 made its competition debut at the Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2008, and since then the car has competed at major venues around the world, including Le Mans.
Like GT1, GT2 was an expensive category to compete in, both for manufacturers and customers; the answer was GT3. Introduced in 2006, the GT3 category has gone on to achieve global acceptance, with many national sports car racing championships run to GT3 regulations, including those of Britain, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, and the USA. Given the company's racing heritage, it was inevitable that Aston Martin would become involved. The result was the most potent and uncompromising Vantage to date: the track-inspired Vantage GT12.
Inspired by Aston Martin Racing's successful campaigns, the new GT3-derived Vantage was designed and engineered exclusively at the company's Gaydon HQ to be the most overt expression of everything that defines Vantage: an inspirational sports model offering supreme driveability on the road and uncompromising dynamic performance on track. Comprehensively re-engineered and significantly restyled, this GT3-inspired special edition was lower and wider than any of its siblings in the Vantage family. A broader track – front and rear – brought even more composed cornering thanks to a reduction in lateral load transfer, while the use of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres provided even more assured handling.
As one would expect of a car intended for track use, the GT12 incorporated various competitions-derived features, from the extensive use of carbon fibre inside and out to the aerodynamics package, which includes a prominent rear wing and pronounced front splitter. The aerodynamics package in particular has a profound effect, producing significantly increased downforce to provide even greater levels of grip and stability at higher speeds. Thus the GT12 possessed more focused and uncompromising capability than any previous road-going Aston Martin.
Measures illustrating the engineers' determination to eliminate mass wherever possible included new flared carbon fibre front wings, carbon fibre bonnet, a lithium ion race-derived battery, carbon-fibre door casings, optional carbon fibre roof, and optional weight-saving polycarbonate rear window and rear quarter windows. That determination paid off, as the new car weighed only 1,565kg, some 100kg less than a standard V12 Vantage S.
The GT12 was equipped with a new version of Aston Martin's 6.0-litre V12 engine, capable of producing 601PS (592.7bhp, while beneath the skin there were numerous bespoke engineering upgrades. Magnesium inlet manifolds with revised geometry, a lightweight magnesium torque tube, and a full titanium exhaust system with centre outlets were just a few of the features that emphasised the rigorous re-engineering of this exclusive new Vantage.
The car's interior was comprehensively reworked, too, with a full carbon fibre centre stack and touch-sensitive control array. In addition there were race-derived carbon fibre sports seats, Alcantara trim, and the option of numerous bespoke features courtesy of the brand's popular personalisation service: 'Q by Aston Martin'.
Announcing the arrival of the Vantage GT12, Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer said: "Motorsport is in our blood at Aston Martin. The Vantage is the car we campaign in top level sports car racing around the world and so it seems only fitting that we offer an exclusive, limited edition Vantage that expertly fuses our motorsport know-how with our road car prowess."
He added: "The Vantage GT12 is an uncompromising example of our design and engineering expertise and I'm sure the 100 owners who secure one of these cars will savour every second behind the wheel; whether on the road or on the track."
Number '79' of the 100 units built, this left-hand drive Vantage GT12 was purchased new from Aston Martin Monaco in December 2015 at a cost of €306,200. Number '79' of the 100 produced, the Vantage was delivered directly to Denmark and subsequently registered in Germany. The car is finished in Speedway White with Pure Black interior, and was delivered with the following options:
19" Satin Black forged alloy wheels
Orange brake callipers
Carbon front grille painted
Rear tailgate in-fills
Forged carbon wing badges
Q Graphic Pack plus Jet Black
Aston Martin Cobra system
Serviced recently by Aston Martin Copenhagen and presented in immaculate condition, having covered less than 300 kilometres from new, this ultra-rare Aston Martin supercar comes with all books/tools,with all books / tools, two keys, the original proforma invoice and German registration document.
Please note that if this vehicle is to be imported into Switzerland, Swiss Customs charges (Duty, Car Tax and VAT) will apply at roughly 12.5% of the Purchase Price. Included in this is the Swiss Duty which is calculated on the weight of the vehicle and shall be CHF 15 per 100 kg. Also included is Swiss Car Tax at 4% and this is calculated on the total Purchase Price (Hammer + Buyers Premium). Swiss VAT will then be applicable on the aggregated amount of the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium, Swiss Duty and Swiss Car Tax at a rate of 7.7%. Please note that customs rates to other countries shall vary. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers
Un des 100 exemplaires, moins de 300 km d'origine
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 2015
Châssis n° SCFGKBJY4GGS62387
• Édition spéciale aux spécifications GT3
• Issue de la collection privée d'un passionné danois
• Numéro 79 sur les 100 produites (la Vantage GT8 de la même collection porte aussi le numéro de série 79)
• Récemment entretenue par Aston Martin à Copenhague
• État impeccable
• Livrets et outils
« Avec une production strictement limitée à 100 exemplaires, le nouveau modèle (GT12) profite de tout le bénéfice acquis par Aston Martin au cours de ses années en compétition internationale pour faire de la Vantage le modèle le plus apte aux performances routières. » - Aston Martin.
Dévoilée au public au Salon International de Genève en février 2015, la GT12 est le développement ultime de la nouvelle famille Vantage, qui a débuté avec un V8 en 2005. Lancée cette année-là au Salon de Genève, le coupé V8 Vantage fut livrée pour l'année-modèle 2006. Bien que ressuscitant le nom d'un fameux modèle de la marque, la Vantage était entièrement nouvelle avec son V8 4,3 litres à quatre arbres à cames en teête de 380 ch, vaguement cousin avec le bloc AJ de Jaguar et équipée d'une lubrification par carter sec dans sa version Aston. Ce qui avait permis de loger le moteur plus bas dans le châssis en aluminium collé pour une meilleure tenue de route, tandis que le recours à une boîte transaxle offrait une distribution des masses presque parfaite entre les deux essieux de 49/51. À partir de mai 2008, la V8 Vantage reçut un moteur 4,7 litres plus puissant.
La Vantage à moteur V12 fut présentée en 2009 après avoir été exposée comme concept car sur la base de la V8 au nouveau studio de style d'Aston Martin en décembre 2007. Son bloc 6 litres dérivait de celui de la DBS et développait 510 ch. En outre, les modifications apportées à la carrosserie de la Vantage comprenaient un nouveau diffuseur arrière et un aileron mobile, tandis que le capot et le...
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2015 Aston Martin Vantage GT12
Chassis no. SCFGKBJY4GGS62387
• GT3-specification special edition
• Offered from the private collection of a Danish enthusiast
• Number 79/100 (Vantage GT8 from the same collection is also production number 79)
• Recently serviced by Aston Martin Copenhagen
• Immaculate condition
• All books and tools
"With production strictly limited to just 100 examples, the new (GT12) model combines all of Aston Martin's learning from its years of sports car competition around the globe to produce its most performance focused road-going Vantage." - Aston Martin.
Introduced to the public at the Geneva International Motor Show in February 2015, the GT12 is the ultimate development of the modern Vantage family, which had emerged in V8-engined form back in 2005. Launched at that year's Geneva Motor Show, the V8 Vantage Coupé was introduced for the 2006 model year. Although it resurrected a famous model designation from the Company's past, the Vantage was all new, featuring a 380bhp 4.3-litre quad-cam V8 engine loosely patterned on Jaguar's 'AJ' unit, and equipped in its Aston guise with dry-sump lubrication. The latter enabled the engine to be mounted low in the bonded aluminium body/chassis for better handling, while the use of a rear transaxle resulted in near-perfect 49/51 front/rear weight distribution. From May 2008 the V8 Vantage used a more powerful 4.7-litre engine.
The V12-engined Vantage was introduced in 2009 having been displayed as a V8-based concept car at Aston Martin's new design studio in December 2007. Its 6.0-litre power unit was derived from that of the DBS and produced a mighty 510bhp. In addition, changes to the Vantage body included a new rear diffuser and a moveable rear wing, while the bonnet and boot lid were made of carbon fibre. Carbon ceramic brakes were standard.
There have also been numerous limited-edition Vantage spin-offs, both 8-cylinder and 12-cylinder, some intended for 'GT' racing. Having attained the ultimate accolade for a sports car manufacturer by winning the Le Mans 24-Hour race, a feat achieved in 1959 with the DBR1, Aston Martin has returned to international endurance racing with a series of cars for the production-based GT categories, commencing with the V12-engined DBR9 GT1 in 2005. The V8 Vantage would be the next model selected for Aston Martin's competitions programme.
Intended for customer use in both FIA and ACO races, the GT2 version of the V8 Vantage coupé was introduced in 2007. The V8 Vantage GT2 made its competition debut at the Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2008, and since then the car has competed at major venues around the world, including Le Mans.
Like GT1, GT2 was an expensive category to compete in, both for manufacturers and customers; the answer was GT3. Introduced in 2006, the GT3 category has gone on to achieve global acceptance, with many national sports car racing championships run to GT3 regulations, including those of Britain, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, and the USA. Given the company's racing heritage, it was inevitable that Aston Martin would become involved. The result was the most potent and uncompromising Vantage to date: the track-inspired Vantage GT12.
Inspired by Aston Martin Racing's successful campaigns, the new GT3-derived Vantage was designed and engineered exclusively at the company's Gaydon HQ to be the most overt expression of everything that defines Vantage: an inspirational sports model offering supreme driveability on the road and uncompromising dynamic performance on track. Comprehensively re-engineered and significantly restyled, this GT3-inspired special edition was lower and wider than any of its siblings in the Vantage family. A broader track – front and rear – brought even more composed cornering thanks to a reduction in lateral load transfer, while the use of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres provided even more assured handling.
As one would expect of a car intended for track use, the GT12 incorporated various competitions-derived features, from the extensive use of carbon fibre inside and out to the aerodynamics package, which includes a prominent rear wing and pronounced front splitter. The aerodynamics package in particular has a profound effect, producing significantly increased downforce to provide even greater levels of grip and stability at higher speeds. Thus the GT12 possessed more focused and uncompromising capability than any previous road-going Aston Martin.
Measures illustrating the engineers' determination to eliminate mass wherever possible included new flared carbon fibre front wings, carbon fibre bonnet, a lithium ion race-derived battery, carbon-fibre door casings, optional carbon fibre roof, and optional weight-saving polycarbonate rear window and rear quarter windows. That determination paid off, as the new car weighed only 1,565kg, some 100kg less than a standard V12 Vantage S.
The GT12 was equipped with a new version of Aston Martin's 6.0-litre V12 engine, capable of producing 601PS (592.7bhp, while beneath the skin there were numerous bespoke engineering upgrades. Magnesium inlet manifolds with revised geometry, a lightweight magnesium torque tube, and a full titanium exhaust system with centre outlets were just a few of the features that emphasised the rigorous re-engineering of this exclusive new Vantage.
The car's interior was comprehensively reworked, too, with a full carbon fibre centre stack and touch-sensitive control array. In addition there were race-derived carbon fibre sports seats, Alcantara trim, and the option of numerous bespoke features courtesy of the brand's popular personalisation service: 'Q by Aston Martin'.
Announcing the arrival of the Vantage GT12, Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer said: "Motorsport is in our blood at Aston Martin. The Vantage is the car we campaign in top level sports car racing around the world and so it seems only fitting that we offer an exclusive, limited edition Vantage that expertly fuses our motorsport know-how with our road car prowess."
He added: "The Vantage GT12 is an uncompromising example of our design and engineering expertise and I'm sure the 100 owners who secure one of these cars will savour every second behind the wheel; whether on the road or on the track."
Number '79' of the 100 units built, this left-hand drive Vantage GT12 was purchased new from Aston Martin Monaco in December 2015 at a cost of €306,200. Number '79' of the 100 produced, the Vantage was delivered directly to Denmark and subsequently registered in Germany. The car is finished in Speedway White with Pure Black interior, and was delivered with the following options:
19" Satin Black forged alloy wheels
Orange brake callipers
Carbon front grille painted
Rear tailgate in-fills
Forged carbon wing badges
Q Graphic Pack plus Jet Black
Aston Martin Cobra system
Serviced recently by Aston Martin Copenhagen and presented in immaculate condition, having covered less than 300 kilometres from new, this ultra-rare Aston Martin supercar comes with all books/tools,with all books / tools, two keys, the original proforma invoice and German registration document.
Please note that if this vehicle is to be imported into Switzerland, Swiss Customs charges (Duty, Car Tax and VAT) will apply at roughly 12.5% of the Purchase Price. Included in this is the Swiss Duty which is calculated on the weight of the vehicle and shall be CHF 15 per 100 kg. Also included is Swiss Car Tax at 4% and this is calculated on the total Purchase Price (Hammer + Buyers Premium). Swiss VAT will then be applicable on the aggregated amount of the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium, Swiss Duty and Swiss Car Tax at a rate of 7.7%. Please note that customs rates to other countries shall vary. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers
Un des 100 exemplaires, moins de 300 km d'origine
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 2015
Châssis n° SCFGKBJY4GGS62387
• Édition spéciale aux spécifications GT3
• Issue de la collection privée d'un passionné danois
• Numéro 79 sur les 100 produites (la Vantage GT8 de la même collection porte aussi le numéro de série 79)
• Récemment entretenue par Aston Martin à Copenhague
• État impeccable
• Livrets et outils
« Avec une production strictement limitée à 100 exemplaires, le nouveau modèle (GT12) profite de tout le bénéfice acquis par Aston Martin au cours de ses années en compétition internationale pour faire de la Vantage le modèle le plus apte aux performances routières. » - Aston Martin.
Dévoilée au public au Salon International de Genève en février 2015, la GT12 est le développement ultime de la nouvelle famille Vantage, qui a débuté avec un V8 en 2005. Lancée cette année-là au Salon de Genève, le coupé V8 Vantage fut livrée pour l'année-modèle 2006. Bien que ressuscitant le nom d'un fameux modèle de la marque, la Vantage était entièrement nouvelle avec son V8 4,3 litres à quatre arbres à cames en teête de 380 ch, vaguement cousin avec le bloc AJ de Jaguar et équipée d'une lubrification par carter sec dans sa version Aston. Ce qui avait permis de loger le moteur plus bas dans le châssis en aluminium collé pour une meilleure tenue de route, tandis que le recours à une boîte transaxle offrait une distribution des masses presque parfaite entre les deux essieux de 49/51. À partir de mai 2008, la V8 Vantage reçut un moteur 4,7 litres plus puissant.
La Vantage à moteur V12 fut présentée en 2009 après avoir été exposée comme concept car sur la base de la V8 au nouveau studio de style d'Aston Martin en décembre 2007. Son bloc 6 litres dérivait de celui de la DBS et développait 510 ch. En outre, les modifications apportées à la carrosserie de la Vantage comprenaient un nouveau diffuseur arrière et un aileron mobile, tandis que le capot et le...
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