Description[]
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 is a grand touring race car developed by Aston Martin Racing for use in GT3 class racing in various endurance racing series. Designed by Dan Sayers, the car replaces the DBRS9 in this category and is powered by a 5.9L AM11 V12 making 600 horsepower. The car has seen significant success in the various series it has raced in, chalking up 22 wins, three drivers' championships and two teams' championships. The car was retired from competition after 2018, being replaced by the Vantage GTE. Various derivatives of the Vantage were also produced for GT2, GT4 and Grand Am racing.
This casting features a tilted front splitter to allow the casting to negotiate loops.
Versions[]
The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149/250 | 2015 | HW Race: World Race | Metalflake Blue | White roof, White stripes on sides & hood, Black HW logo & '068' on sides & hood | Dark Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Grey | PR5 | CFH15 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): H10, H11, H12, H13, H15, H16 |
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| 149/250 | 2015 | HW Race: World Race | Black | Blue roof, Teal stripes on sides & hood, Black & White HW logo & '068' on sides & hood | Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Grey | Chrome Blue & Black PR5 | CFL35 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): H24, H27, H30 |
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| 061/250 | 2016 | HW Mild to Wild 6/10 |
White | Dark Blue, Blue & Black stripes, & '32' on sides & hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Grey | Chrome Light Blue & Black PR5 | DHP86 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H45, H52 | 
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| 2018 | Multipack Exclusive | Red | Detailed headlights, White stripes with '068' & HW logo on sides & hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Grey | Chrome & Black PR5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K36, K39 | 
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| 2021 | Hot Wheels id: World Race 03/04 |
Spectraflame Black | "Vantage GT3" on sides, "Aston Martin" on wing, lime stripes on sides, hood, & roof | Transparent Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Chrome | Chrome Rim, Black ID | HBF97 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N45 | 
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2015 card[]
From the back of the 2015 card:
Born: 2012
Birthplace: Aston Martin Racing, Banbury
Designer: Aston Martin Racing
Specialty: Endurance racer with a 600hp V-12, designed for performance and maneuverability. Featuring the very latest and greatest race car technology, it's poised to be in the winner's circle for years to come.
Gallery[]
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_HW_L1160627.JPG "Aston Martin Vantage GT3 (3705) HW L1160627.JPG (1.07 MB)")
_HW_L1160628.JPG "Aston Martin Vantage GT3 (3705) HW L1160628.JPG (1,007 KB)")
