Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO - URD
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO (GT3)
The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO is the updated evolution of Aston Martin’s customer-racing GT3 package, built to compete in modern GT3 competition around the world. This URD version represents the latest Vantage GT3 Evo specification, blending a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout with improved aero balance, drivability, and endurance-ready reliability.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 4.0L twin-turbocharged AMG-derived V8, front-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~640 hp (BoP-dependent)
Redline: ~7,000–7,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox
Weight: ~1,285 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,635 mm long × 2,045 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,706 mm
Tires: Michelin GT3 slicks on racing wheels
Brakes: Carbon brakes with ABS and traction control
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Vantage GT3 EVO is a stable, confidence-building GT3 car that rewards clean inputs and disciplined pace. Compared to more twitchy mid-engine rivals, it gives you a more traditional front-engine feel with excellent high-speed stability and predictable weight transfer. In the sim, that makes it especially approachable over long stints, while still being quick enough to fight at the sharp end when driven precisely.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 delivers a deep, muscular tone with a strong mid-range shove and a harder-edged bark under load. It’s not the wildest-sounding GT3 machine, but it has plenty of character, with turbo spool and a burly exhaust note that suits the Aston’s aggressive front-engined personality.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Predictable turn-in with a stable rear, though it can lean toward mild understeer if you enter too hot.
Traction: Strong mechanical grip and usable power delivery make exits from slower corners reassuring.
Braking: Solid braking performance with good stability under trail braking and ABS support.
Top Speed: Competitive on the straights, with the aero package aimed at all-around balance rather than extreme low-drag pace.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and let the chassis do the work. It responds best to measured steering and early, progressive throttle application, especially in endurance-style racing where consistency matters more than heroics. It’s a great choice for tracks that reward rhythm and confidence, such as Spa, Silverstone, or Monza.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Vantage GT3 EVO has all the visual appeal you’d expect from an Aston Martin: low, wide, and purposeful, with a distinctive grille, muscular fenders, and refined race-car proportions. The URD model captures the modern GT3 EVO look well, making it a standout on track in both factory and customer-racing liveries.
Whether you’re hotlapping, racing in endurance stints, or battling in close GT3 traffic, the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO is a polished, approachable, and very satisfying machine to drive in the sim.
