The Aston Martin Racing (AMR) V8 Vantage GT3 car was added to Assetto Corsa Competizione in 2019 as a replacement for the older V12 Vantage from 2013. This new model replaced the V12 from the older Vantage with a smaller V8, and introduced a host of changes such as a lighter weight and much higher performing aerodynamics.

Performance characteristics of the AMR V8 Vantage GT3 in ACC

This is a car which is a great beginner car in Assetto Corsa Competizione because of its easy handling and stability throughout most tracks. However, it is also a popular car among sim racer competing in online leagues such as Low Fuel Motorsport series.

While the V8 Vantage marked a step away from the powerhouse that was the V12 Vantage, it still kept an immensely powerful V8 twin turbo 4 litre engine. This power train can produce a lot of torque and horsepower with up to 535bhp and 700Nm of torque available.

The car’s front placement of this V8 engine aids in overall stability compared to rear-engined cars like the Porsche 992 GT3 R, which are more difficult to control. This front engine positioning leads to some inherent understeer on the entry to corners, however, it will ride kerbs incredibly well and remain stable under most conditions.

Creating a car setup for the AMR V8 Vantage GT3

While the Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT3 is a great car for many sim racers, adjusting certain parts of the car setup can turn it into a mighty weapon at any track in ACC.

• Suspension setup changes: The Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT3 handles incredibly well which is one of the reasons why its so popular among beginner and experienced sim racers. It rides kerbs better than many cars, and its incredibly low profile provides excellent weight distribution. Adjusting elements of the suspension, such as adding more rake, and stiffening the rear anti roll bar can help the car overcome its one big flaw, understeer.
• Brake setup changes: The baseline brake setup for the Vantage is pretty good out of the box. This car is excellent under braking, without too much need for precision while trail braking. One of the big factors under braking is the speed of your downshifts. Shifting gears faster on the approach to a corner can really help the car rotate on corner entry, as well as helping slow the car.
• Aerodynamic setup changes: You have a lot of control over the aero setup for the AMR V8 Vantage GT3 in ACC, with adjustable splitter and rear wing. Adjusting the rear wing in particular can have big changes on how the Vantage approaches corners. This is a car which can understeer on the approach to a corner, so moving some of the aero balance forward, or adjusting the ride height can help the car rotate faster into turns.

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