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Aston Martin Vantage GT4

GT4 (2025)Aston Martin
503 hp
Horsepower
1335 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2019
Year

Aston Martin Vantage GT4 (GT4)

The Aston Martin Vantage GT4 is a customer-racing version of the Vantage built for the global GT4 class, combining a front-mid-mounted twin-turbo V8, rear-wheel drive balance, and a chassis tuned for accessible endurance performance. It’s one of the more polished and approachable GT4 cars, with the kind of stable platform that makes it a favorite for both sprint racing and long stints.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 (front-mid mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~503 hp (375 kW) combined

  • Redline: ~7,200 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,335 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,745 mm long × 1,900 mm wide × 1,245 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,800 mm

  • Tires: GT4 slicks on race wheels

  • Brakes: Steel discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Vantage GT4 feels like a proper modern endurance tool: predictable, confidence-building, and friendly at the limit. It doesn’t have the downforce or explosive grip of a GT3 car, but that’s part of the appeal — you get to work with the car, using clean lines and smooth weight transfer to carry speed. It’s especially satisfying in medium-speed corners where the chassis stays composed and the steering remains nicely communicative.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 delivers a deep, muscular note with a refined growl that becomes more urgent as the revs climb. Turbocharged torque makes it easy to drive off slower corners, with a broad mid-range that helps keep lap times consistent and the car less demanding than higher-strung machinery.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Neutral and forgiving, with mild understeer if you overcommit on entry.

  • Traction: Strong rear grip and excellent drivability, especially under partial throttle.

  • Braking: Solid, progressive braking performance with good pedal feel and easy modulation.

  • Top Speed: Respectable, though it typically relies more on corner speed and consistency than raw straight-line pace.

Driving Style Tip: Keep your inputs smooth and prioritize exit speed. The Vantage GT4 rewards momentum driving, so a tidy line and patient throttle application will usually beat aggressive “attack mode” inputs.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Vantage GT4 carries Aston Martin’s unmistakable elegance, with a wide, planted stance, aggressive aero, and a long hood that gives it a classic GT silhouette. In sim form, it looks every bit the refined British racer — muscular, understated, and purposeful from every angle.

If you want a GT4 that feels stable, authentic, and rewarding over a full stint, the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 is an excellent choice for close racing and consistency-focused drivers.