Aston Martin Unveils New Vantage GT3 Racer Amid Concerns Over Rising Costs and Sustainability of GT3 Class
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Aston Martin has introduced a new Vantage GT3 race car with extensive aerodynamic enhancements for greater downforce and stability.
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The car recently made its debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona, showing promise but suffering some reliability issues.
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FIA Group GT3 was created in 2005 to bring spec series cars together, but costs have risen from $120k to over $600k per car.
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While GT3 has blossomed into a popular class, manufacturers continue to push the limits, stretching the rules away from the original cost-cutting intent.
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Aston Martin plans to campaign 30 new Vantage GT3s by 2024, but if costs aren't controlled, the class's demise may follow past cycles for GT1 and GT2.