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Aston Martin Vantage GTE 2019

GT1 (2000s)Aston Martin
500 hp
Horsepower
1245 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2019
Year

Aston Martin Vantage GTE 2019 (GT1 (2000s))

The Aston Martin Vantage GTE 2019 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive endurance racer built to the GTE regulations and campaigned by Aston Martin Racing in IMSA and FIA WEC competition. Based on the Vantage road car but heavily reworked for long-distance racing, it combines classic Aston Martin style with a torquey V8, serious aero, and the durability needed for multi-hour stints.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

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

  • Total Output: ~500 hp (BoP-dependent)

  • Redline: ~7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,245 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,645 mm long × 2,050 mm wide × 1,260 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,720 mm

  • Tires: Michelin or Goodyear endurance slicks on lightweight racing wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon-carbon racing discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Vantage GTE is a stable, high-grip endurance machine that feels planted under braking and predictable through long corners. Compared to more aggressive GT cars, it tends to reward a clean, committed driving style rather than wild rotation or late corrections. The front-engine balance gives it reassuring behavior on entry, while the wide rear rubber and aero keep it composed when you start leaning on it for lap time.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 delivers a deep, muscular tone with a strong midrange punch and a distinctive turbocharged edge. It is less shrieky than a naturally aspirated GT car, but in exchange it offers smooth, usable torque and easy drive off slower corners. In the sim, it has that refined Aston Martin character — purposeful, mechanical, and a little mean when the boost comes in.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Very secure on turn-in with mild understeer at the limit, especially if you ask too much of the front tires.

  • Traction: Excellent rear grip and predictable power delivery make it forgiving on corner exit.

  • Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, with good stability under heavy stops.

  • Top Speed: Competitive on long straights, though BoP can vary its pace relative to other GT entries.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and let the car settle before getting aggressive on throttle. It rewards patience on entry and early, clean exits more than late, forceful inputs. On flowing endurance tracks like Spa, Le Mans, Sebring, or Road America, its balance and stability really come alive.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Vantage GTE looks every bit the factory endurance weapon — low, wide, and elegantly brutal. The Aston Martin Racing green liveries are instantly recognizable, and the bodywork has that signature blend of sophistication and aggression that makes the car stand out on any grid. In-cockpit, the visibility is solid for a GT car, with a focused, race-bred interior that still feels unmistakably Aston.

Whether you're running long stints, sprint races, or multiclass traffic, the Aston Martin Vantage GTE 2019 is a polished and rewarding sim car that delivers endurance racing character with classic British style.