Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT12
2015-2016 · Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT12 — Sports Car, V12, designed by Marek Reichman.
The Story
The GT12 is the most hardcore VH-era Vantage Aston ever built. Originally to be called ‘GT3’ (after Aston’s racers) until Porsche objected, it took the V12 Vantage to extremes: ~600 bhp, around 100 kg lighter (1,565 kg), wider track, real aero and a roll-cage option. Just 100 were made.
evo called the way it delivers performance ‘both breathtaking and… surprisingly accessible,’ and said it ‘goes to extremes like no Aston before it.’ A track-bred road car and a blue-chip collector Vantage.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Marek Reichman
Born Sheffield to an English mother and Polish father; RCA-trained. Joined Aston in 2005 as Director of Design, now Executive VP & Chief Creative Officer – the most prolific Aston designer. Source: Wikipedia / Aston Martin.
Studio Motors POV
The wildest VH Vantage Aston ever sold – 100 cars, racecar aero, a glorious NA V12. A genuine modern grail that’s only going up.
The Engine
Aston Martin V12 (NA)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
What Reviewers Said About V12 Vantage GT12
Worth Knowing About the V12 Vantage GT12
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1. It was meant to be the 'GT3' – Porsche objected to the name, so Aston renamed it GT12.
- 2. Only 100 were built – the most extreme road-going VH Vantage of all.
- 3. It's around 100 kg lighter than the V12 Vantage S, with proper aero and a wider track.
5 Fast Facts
- 1. 2015; 100 units; track-bred road car.
- 2. 5.9 V12: ~592-600 bhp; ~1,565 kg.
- 3. 0-60 ~3.5s; ~185 mph.
- 4. Wider track, aero and weight savings vs the V12 Vantage S.
- 5. Sibling to the GT8 (2016, the V8 version).
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
No specific GT12 celebrity owner verified (100-car limited run).
Studio Buyer’s Brief
All 100 are collectible; spec, mileage and originality drive value, and the rare GT12 Roadster is the unicorn. Track-focused, so check for circuit use, carbon aero and brakes. Appreciating hard – one of the most desirable modern Vantages.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT12
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 2015-2016
- Units built
- 100 units
- Variants
- GT12 Roadster (one-off); ~100 units
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V12
- Engine family
- Aston Martin V12 (NA)
- Displacement
- 5,935 cc (5.9L)
- Power
- 592 hp
- Torque
- 461 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 3.5 s
- Top speed
- 185 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 378 hp/tonne · 5.8 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 7-speed Sportshift III single-clutch
- Drivetrain
- RWD (front-mid engine) · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3450 lb
Questions
V12 Vantage GT12 FAQ
Why is the car called GT12 and not GT3?
Aston Martin originally planned to call the car the Vantage GT3, after its racing counterpart. Porsche objected, claiming exclusive rights to the GT3 suffix for motorsport-derived road cars sold publicly. Aston Martin renamed it GT12 — the 12 referring to the number of cylinders in its V12 engine.
How many Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT12s were made?
Exactly 100 V12 Vantage GT12s were built in 2015-2016, each priced at GBP 250,000. All 100 were sold at announcement. One unique GT12 Roadster was also commissioned as a one-off.
How fast is the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT12?
The GT12 produces approximately 592 bhp from its naturally aspirated 5.9-litre V12, covering 0-60 mph in approximately 3.5 seconds and reaching 185 mph. It weighs approximately 1,565 kg — around 100 kg less than the V12 Vantage S — thanks to extensive use of carbon fibre and lightweight materials.
What is a V12 Vantage GT12 worth today?
V12 Vantage GT12 public realised data shows trading closer to a $275,000-$280,000 benchmark (Classic.com 2025 RM sale at $275,000) — well below the often-quoted $400,000-$600,000 ask range, which represents listings rather than confirmed trades. Original price was approximately £250,000. The 100-unit run, racing DNA, and most-extreme road-legal VH-platform Aston status underpin the collector position.
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