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Aston Martin V8 Vantage 24hr Nurburgring Racing Car review:

After finishing a credible fourth in class and 24th overall at the N?rburgring 24-hour endurance race, among a field of largely motorsport-homologated cars Aston Martin?s Gaydon prepared Aston Martin V8 Vantage which was almost entirely production standard including the engine and transmission. The only modifications made were for safety and pit-lane efficiency, with the full mandatory safety cage, special fuel tank and fire system, racing seat, and built-in air jacks.

Negotiating a field of 220 cars, the four drivers: Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin?s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Chris Porritt, Aston Martin?s Vehicle Engineering Manager; Horst von Saurma, editor-in-chief of Sport Auto magazine, and development driver Wolfgang Schuhbauer, all raced flawlessly through more than 130 laps on one of the most demanding circuits in the world.

Conditions tested the drivers to the extreme with track temperatures reaching 43?C and from the initial 220 cars on the starting grid, only 141 finished. Despite these conditions, the V8 Vantage kept a steady pace avoiding traffic, resulting in a smooth race from start to finish.

Dr. Bez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin said: ?We delivered exactly what we set out to do by finishing the 24 hours without any technical problems or team issues. It is a real achievement to complete the race in the top 25 with a standard production V8 Vantage and shows the true capabilities of both the car and the team.?

Chris Porritt added: ?This has been a real test of endurance for the car and the whole team. It?s been a thrilling 24 hours and a real challenge for us all.?

Dave King, Aston Martin?s Team manager concluded: ?We are all delighted with the team?s progress throughout the event, it is a testament to all the members to finish with this result considering it is our first 24 hour race.? End of Aston Martin V8 Vantage 24hr Nurburgring Racing Car review.