Aston Martin Vantage GT4 (2009–today)
Aston Martin Racing's customer GT4 car in three forms: the 4.7-litre V8 Vantage GT4 (2009–2018), the 4.0 twin-turbo Vantage AMR GT4 (2019–2023) and the 2024 Vantage GT4, which SRO lists as the AMR GT4 EVO. For amateur and Pro-Am drivers in SRO GT4 series, British GT, IMSA Pilot Challenge and club racing.
History
Aston Martin Racing announced the V8 Vantage GT4 on 14 November 2008 as the successor to the 4.3-litre Vantage N24 1. It kept the road car's bonded aluminium structure and the new 4,735 cc V8 with dry-sump lubrication 12. Race preparation removed the interior, added a steel cage, a Lifeline fire system and a 120-litre endurance tank, and cut weight to 1,330 kg 1. The gearbox was the road car's six-speed manual or the Sportshift paddle unit, driven through a Valeo twin-plate clutch 1. Launch price was £96,645 with deliveries from January 2009 1.
The car was updated for 2011 with a remapped ECU, a new splitter, a larger boot lip from the V12 Vantage, a carbon diffuser and a transmission oil cooler 3. Bosch Motorsport developed a race ABS and traction control package that customers could specify for the first time 3. By then Aston Martin Racing had sold more than 80 GT4s in two years and claimed the 2010 European GT4 Cup plus class wins at the Dubai, Nürburgring and Spa 24-hour races 3. A 2012 body kit added a carbon rear spoiler, a redesigned cage for legroom and a lower fuel tank 4. In the USA the car was sold at $225,000 in 2014 with about 450 hp 5.
The second generation was shown at Le Mans on 14 June 2018 alongside the Vantage GT3 9. Both used the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 shared with the road car and the GTE racer, and both were homologated from 1 March 2019 9. Aston Martin Racing, run by Prodrive, built the cars 10. In its first British GT season the AMR GT4 took the GT4 drivers', Silver, Pro-Am and teams' titles 11. Chassis numbers of this car carry the 17A prefix, for example AMR 17A-078-1 23.
On 27 February 2024 Aston Martin revealed the third car, named simply Vantage GT4 12. It shares about 80% of its structure and mechanicals with the new road Vantage, keeps the eight-speed automatic locked to six gears, and weighs 1,465 kg dry 1213. Power is 469 bhp (476 PS), adjusted by boost under BoP 1314. It is sold only as a complete car, with no upgrade kit for the 2019 car, and over 40 were ordered for 2024 1214. SRO BoP tables list it as the Vantage AMR GT4 EVO, and its chassis carry a 40A prefix 1724.
Palmarès
The 4.7 car won the 2010 European GT4 Cup and GT4 class honours at the Dubai, Nürburgring and Spa 24-hour races 3. In British GT, Beechdean took the GT4 title in 2014 with Ross Wylie and Jake Giddings, and again in 2015 with Jamie Chadwick and Ross Gunn, who won at Rockingham and Silverstone 67. In VLN the car scored repeated SP10 class wins; the October 2015 Reinoldus race was Aston Martin's 51st VLN class victory 8. The AMR GT4 won the 2019 British GT GT4 drivers', Silver, Pro-Am and teams' titles with Tom Canning, Ash Hand, Beechdean AMR and TF Sport 11. The 2024 car won on its second IMSA Pilot Challenge outing at Sebring with Rebel Rock Racing, leading an Aston 1-2 15. In 2025 it took the GT4 European Series Pro-Am drivers' and teams' titles with Mirage Racing, the FFSA French GT4 overall titles, and the IMSA GS Bronze class with Team TGM 16.
What to check before you buy
Read the chassis plate: 17A prefix means 2019–2023 AMR GT4, 40A means the 2024 car: The two cars look alike from some angles but have different BoP lines, weights and electronics, and no upgrade kit exists between them. Ask for the SRO GT4 homologation file and SRO GT4 certificate with the car: SRO BoP documents state that GT4 cars are only eligible when presented with both; without them the car cannot race in SRO series. Get the engine number and its kilometres, and ask whether an AMG exchange credit applies: Sellers price engine condition into the car; a refresh was quoted at $36,000–42,000 after credit on a 2022 car. Ask for the gearbox and differential replacement dates and the ECU data download: UK dealers offer service records, component lifing and ECU data checks on request; one 2021 car had both units replaced in 2023. Ask whether the car has ever been retubbed and see the invoice: A retub means a new bonded aluminium structure; the car's identity then rests on the plate and paperwork. On a 4.7 car, confirm which update kit is fitted: 2011 ECU/diffuser/transmission cooler, Bosch ABS/TC, 2012 spoiler and cage: Early 2009 cars ran without race ABS or the aero kit; the updates change the car's speed and safety. Count the spares: springs sets, pedal box, looms, bodywork, wheels: Packages with the car range from a few spring sets to a $345,000 near-complete second car; the price should reflect it. Check the ride-height and BoP sheet the car last ran under: SRO fixes minimum weight, ballast and ride heights per car; a car set up for another series needs re-setting and re-scrutineering.
Versions and evolutions
| Version | Years | What changed | How to identify |
|---|---|---|---|
| V8 Vantage GT4 (4.7) | 2009–2018 | 4,735 cc naturally aspirated V8, 1,330–1,350 kg, six-speed manual or Sportshift. 2011 update: remapped ECU, splitter, V12-style boot lip, carbon diffuser, transmission cooler, optional Bosch ABS and TC. 2012 kit: carbon rear spoiler, revised cage, lower fuel tank 1234. 1 | Previous-shape Vantage body with exposed-bolt splitter; cars with the 2011/2012 kit carry the carbon diffuser and rear spoiler. Yokohama A048-R were the launch tyres; Sportshift cars have paddles and no clutch pedal 134. |
| Vantage AMR GT4 | 2019–2023 | New-generation Vantage with 4.0 twin-turbo V8, homologated 1 March 2019 after a public reveal at Le Mans in June 2018. SRO BoP minimum 1,445 kg on the 2020 ECU BoP map 917. 9 | Chassis plate AMR 17A-xxx-1; SRO BoP line reads 'Vantage AMR GT4'. Dealer listings quote engine numbers in the 17A1xx series 181923. |
| Vantage GT4 (AMR GT4 EVO) | 2024–today | New front end, larger splitter, swan-neck rear wing, flax-fibre composite bonnet with cooling outlets, KW two-way dampers, 18-inch forged wheels, Bosch Motorsport ECU, eight-speed ZF auto locked to six gears. 1,465 kg dry, 469 bhp. Sold only as a complete car 121314. 13 | New-generation Vantage face with wider grille, swan-neck wing, chassis plate AMR 40A-xxx-1; SRO BoP line 'Vantage AMR GT4 EVO' at 1,475 kg 131724. |
Known issues
- AMR GT4 engine life and refresh cost — Dealer listings show engines replaced after two or three UK seasons; a US seller discounted a 2022 car by $40,000 because its engine needed a refresh. The refresh was quoted at $36,000–42,000 after an AMG credit. USD 36,000-42,000 after credit 22
- AMR GT4 gearbox and differential wear — A 2021 car had its gearbox and differential replaced in 2023 after two seasons of British GT and Creventic racing. A sister 2022 car kept its original gearbox but only with regular servicing. Ask for the service log of both units. 18
- Bonded aluminium tub cannot be straightened — After heavy contact teams retub the car rather than repair it; one US team retubbed a car at the first race of a season. Spares packages exist that cover everything except the tub. 21
- Wiring loom and electronics on the AMR GT4 — Owners' spares lists include a recertified main wiring loom and several sets of electronics, which shows these are items that get swapped and recertified during a car's life. 21
- V8 Vantage GT4 Sportshift behaviour — The paddle-shift gearbox shifts slowly and refuses downshifts until revs drop, so there is little engine braking. A manual option was offered. 5
- V8 Vantage GT4 wheel nuts after contact — A 2015 VLN entry retired with vibration caused by two broken wheel nuts on the left rear after contact. Check studs and nuts after any touch. 8
- Older BoP map on the 2019–2023 car — In 2026 SRO still runs the AMR GT4 on the 2020 ECU BoP with map restriction 3 and 1,445 kg plus ballast, while the EVO uses the 2024 ECU BoP at 1,475 kg. Expect the older car to stay competitive only where BoP is managed by SRO. 17
Checklist before you buy
- Read the chassis plate: 17A prefix means 2019–2023 AMR GT4, 40A means the 2024 car. — The two cars look alike from some angles but have different BoP lines, weights and electronics, and no upgrade kit exists between them. 24
- Ask for the SRO GT4 homologation file and SRO GT4 certificate with the car. — SRO BoP documents state that GT4 cars are only eligible when presented with both; without them the car cannot race in SRO series. 28
- Get the engine number and its kilometres, and ask whether an AMG exchange credit applies. — Sellers price engine condition into the car; a refresh was quoted at $36,000–42,000 after credit on a 2022 car. 22
- Ask for the gearbox and differential replacement dates and the ECU data download. — UK dealers offer service records, component lifing and ECU data checks on request; one 2021 car had both units replaced in 2023. 18
- Ask whether the car has ever been retubbed and see the invoice. — A retub means a new bonded aluminium structure; the car's identity then rests on the plate and paperwork. 21
- On a 4.7 car, confirm which update kit is fitted: 2011 ECU/diffuser/transmission cooler, Bosch ABS/TC, 2012 spoiler and cage. — Early 2009 cars ran without race ABS or the aero kit; the updates change the car's speed and safety. 3
- Count the spares: springs sets, pedal box, looms, bodywork, wheels. — Packages with the car range from a few spring sets to a $345,000 near-complete second car; the price should reflect it. 21
- Check the ride-height and BoP sheet the car last ran under. — SRO fixes minimum weight, ballast and ride heights per car; a car set up for another series needs re-setting and re-scrutineering. 17
Running costs 22
| Rebuild interval | No published life figures. Dealer listings show AMR GT4 engines replaced after two to three UK seasons and gearboxes replaced or serviced on the same timescale 1819. |
|---|---|
| Typical rebuild cost | Engine refresh on a 2022 AMR GT4 quoted at $36,000–42,000 after an AMG credit 22. Arrive-and-drive on the 4.7 car was $35,000 per weekend in the USA in 2014 5. |
| Consumables | Pagid RS29 pads and Yokohama A048-R were the launch fit on the 4.7 car 1; 18-inch slicks on the 2024 car 13. A privateer could run a 4.7 weekend on one set of tyres and fuel 5. |
| Spares availability | Parts come through Aston Martin Racing. The 2024 car is sold complete and no kit updates the 2019 car 12. Used spares packages worth up to $345,000 appear with ex-team cars 21. |
Where it races today
- SRO GT4 series (GT4 European Series, GT4 America, GT4 Winter Series, national GT4 championships) · GT4 — Both the AMR GT4 (1,445 kg, 2020 ECU BoP) and the AMR GT4 EVO (1,475 kg, 2024 ECU BoP) are on the 2026 SRO BoP list. Cars need the homologation file and SRO certificate. 17
- British GT Championship · GT4 — AMR GT4 raced 2019–2022 with titles in 2019; the EVO appears in 2024–2025 British GT entries. 23
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge · GS — The 2024 car debuted at Daytona and won at Sebring in 2024; Team TGM took the 2025 GS Bronze title. 15
- GT Cup Championship (UK) · GT4-based classes — A 2021 AMR GT4 won the 2024 GT Cup championship with Forsetti Motorsport. 18
- VLN / Nürburgring club racing · SP10 (historically) — The 4.7 car raced in SP10 through 2015; current eligibility of the 4.7 car in national series needs checking with each organiser. 8
Market prices
- V8 Vantage GT4, new, UK launch price: 96,645 GBP (2008-11) 1
- V8 Vantage GT4, new, USA (TRG): 225,000 USD (2014-11) 5
- 2020 Vantage GT4, 15,319 km, Louisiana, asking: 164,900 USD (2025-06) 21
- 2020 Vantage GT4 17-A, 29,250 km, France, asking on racingcarnetwork.com: 126,237 USD (2026-07) 20
- 2021 Vantage AMR GT4, 2024 GT Cup champion, UK dealer asking plus VAT: 132,750 GBP (2026-11) 18
- 2022 Vantage AMR GT4, ex-R Racing, UK dealer asking plus VAT: 129,750 GBP (2026-11) 19
- 2022 Vantage GT4 #70, engine refresh needed, Louisiana, asking: 124,900 USD (2026-11) 22
As of November 2026, used 2019–2023 AMR GT4s sit between about $125,000 and $165,000 in the USA and £130,000 plus VAT in the UK, with engine condition moving the price by about $40,000. The 2024 car's new price was not published; the few used examples are mostly trade sales.
Reference prices are dated and sourced; live asking prices are in the listings above.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 2019–2023 AMR GT4 be upgraded to 2024 EVO spec?
What gearbox does each generation use?
The 4.7 car used the road car's six-speed manual or the Sportshift paddle gearbox with a Valeo twin-plate clutch. The 2024 car keeps the road car's ZF eight-speed automatic, locked to six gears and manual paddle mode by software. The 2019 car's gearbox is not confirmed in the sources used here 11314.
How much weight does the car run in SRO GT4 today?
For the 2026 season SRO lists the AMR GT4 at 1,445 kg minimum plus 15 kg ballast, so 1,460 kg without driver. The AMR GT4 EVO is listed at 1,475 kg with no ballast. Ride heights are 93 mm front and 102 mm rear, with BoP extras added per event 17.
Is the 4.7 V8 Vantage GT4 still worth buying?
What are the real running costs?
Sources
- Aston Martin Vantage GT4 (2008 press release reproduced), Ultimatecarpage.com (2008-11) — 4.7 specs, weight, clutch, brakes, price £96,645, eligibility, 107 built
- Aston Martin Vantage GT4, Wikipedia (2025) — 4,735 cc, 1,350 kg, dimensions, 2011 update items (facts only)
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 Gets Updates for 2011, AutoGuide (2010-11) — 2011 update, Bosch ABS/TC, 80+ built, 2010 GT4 Cup and 24h class wins
- Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Updated for 2012 Racing Season, AutoGuide (2012-03) — 2012 spoiler kit, cage, fuel tank
- Driving the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 (Yahoo! Autos reprint), The Racers Group (2014-11) — US price $225,000, 450 hp, Sportshift behaviour, $35,000 per weekend
- 2015 British GT Championship, Wikipedia (2025) — 2015 GT4 champions Chadwick/Gunn, Beechdean wins
- Beechdean Motorsport, Wikipedia (2025) — 2014 GT4 title Wylie/Giddings, 2015 double
- Aston Martin convinced again at the eighth VLN race, VLN / Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (2015-10) — SP10 class win, 51st class win, broken wheel nuts
- New Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and GT4 makes public debut at Le Mans, Aston Martin (2018-06) — Reveal date, 4.0 V8, homologation 1 March 2019
- Aston Martin to launch new GT3 car for 2019, Autosport (2018) — AMR run by Prodrive, GT4 programme announced
- Aston Martin Vantage dominates British GT in debut season, Aston Martin (2019-09) — 2019 British GT GT4 titles
- Aston Martin Reveals New Vantage GT4, Sportscar365 (2024-02) — 80% shared, turnkey only, 40+ cars, Daytona debut
- Aston Martin Vantage GT4 revealed – less weight, slick tyres, evo (2024-02) — 469 bhp, 1,465 kg, gearbox locked to six, KW dampers, wheels, aero
- Aston Martin Vantage GT4 is the brand's new entry-level racer, Goodwood Road & Racing (2024-02) — 476 PS / 350 kW, ZF/AMR six-speed paddle, flax bonnet, 40+ orders
- Rebel Rock Delivers First Win for Vantage GT4 Evo, Sportscar365 (2024-03) — First win Sebring 2024, Aston 1-2
- Aston Martin Vantage dominates 2025 GT racing championships, Motor283 (Aston Martin release) (2025-10) — 2025 GT4 European Pro-Am, FFSA GT4, IMSA GS Bronze titles
- GT4 CARS 2026 season – Balance of Performance, decision CEZ 09/03/2026, SRO / GT Cup Series (Central European Zone) (2026-03) — AMR GT4 1,445 kg +15, EVO 1,475 kg, ECU BoP 2020/2024, ride heights
- 2021 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4, Stratton Motor Company (2026-11) — £132,750 + VAT, chassis 17A071-1, gearbox/diff replaced 2023, engine replaced 2024, GT Cup 2024 champion
- 2022 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4, Stratton Motor Company (2026-11) — £129,750 + VAT, chassis 17A078-1, engine replaced late 2023, gearbox serviced
- 2020 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 17-A, racingcarnetwork.com (2026-07) — $126,237 asking, 29,250 km, spares, listed 31 July 2026
- 2020 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 (P1Groupe), GoToTheGrid (2025-06) — $164,900, 15,319 km, $345,000 spares, retub, recertified loom
- 2022 Aston Martin Vantage GT4, chassis #70, P1 Groupe (2026-11) — $124,900, $40K discount for engine refresh, $36-42K refresh after AMG credit
- All Results of Chassis AMR 17A-078-1, Racing Sports Cars (2025) — 17A chassis prefix, British GT results 2020–2022
- Complete Archive of Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo, Racing Sports Cars (2025) — 40A chassis prefix, series raced 2024–2025
- File:Academy Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage GT4.jpg, Wikimedia Commons (2018-04) — Image
- File:Aston Martin Vantage GT4 (GS Class -7) (52227779444).jpg, Wikimedia Commons (2022-07) — Alternative image of the AMR GT4 (CC BY 2.0)
- 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 Aero, Stratton Motor Company (2026-11) — 4.7 car on the market, POA, six-speed manual
- Balance of Performance SRO GT4 Cars – Indianapolis (17 October 2025), SRO / GT4 America (2025-10) — Eligibility only with GT4 homologation file and SRO GT4 certificate
Did you know
- In November 2008 Aston Martin Racing was the only maker selling cars in GT1, GT2, GT3 and GT4 at the same time 1.
- The 2024 car's bonnet is made of flax-fibre composite rather than carbon, with outlets cut for engine cooling 14.
- The 2024 GT4 ran disguised at the Daytona 24 Hours in January 2024, a month before its official reveal 13.
