The GT8! Carbon fibre bodied £200K 440BHP 7 Speed V8.

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The lightest Vantage ever made with full CF body.
Limited to 150 cars of which only 40 are for UK market.
Choice of 7 Speed manual or SSIII.
Optional rear wing.

Delivery 2016

£200K list

£20K dipper to secure.

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It was an open telephone chat with no mention of any secrecy so I cant see why.

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SFO said:

so SSIII will be fitted to V8 Vantages finally?

Sorry typo. SSII

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Jon39 said:

Why are you talking about a 440 bhp V8V?

You drive a man's car, 565 bhp with 12 bangers.

Thought the V8 was a training shoe for us youngsters.

I was enquiring about a GT12 yesterday and the salesman offered the above info on the GT8 and I just thought some "Youngsters" ( ) may find it interesting. The old boys definitely need the extra 125 bhp

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AOK said:

Have you ordered one then Flugplatz?

I'm happy with my V12SR but I mentioned it to a DBS driving pal and he immediately paid the deposit and we are off to the factory next week to see it and spec his.
Viewings are April 6th to 29th for those who have paid the deposit only.
Production starts 3rd qtr.
153 cars in total with 25% for UK.

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AOK said:

I've heard £180k in all fairness, with a £10k spoiler/livery pack of some sort...

Add on some bits and that's approaching £200k

Base is 165/170 plus bits which will be the £200k

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RobDown said:

Yes aok. It's called the GTE

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FFM said:

now rumours suggest they ll do a GT8

No longer a rumour as deposits are being taken and viewing of car from 6th April.

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Booked in for first viewing at factory for next Thursday

I asked if it was a GT12 with a V8 and it is not.
No further info available apart from choice of manual or paddles and optional rear wing.

I am trying to talk my pal into the manual but he's having none of it !!!!

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CW GT12 and Rapide S said:

Paid my deposit on Monday. Hoping I'll be able to spec it in same colour scheme as my GT12 so that I'll have a matching pair... Looking forward to my trip to AM

GT12 pics please

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It looks like it may be the stunner we expect

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Just back from a wonderful day at Gaydon

If you are driving down from the north be aware that the Gaydon junction is closed southbound so its an extra 25 miles down to next junction and back up again.

First AM factory visit and it did not disappoint.
The place is beautiful and the representatives of the company are great.

The GT8 looks fantastic and sounds AMAZING!!!!!!!

My pal spec'd his to 200K level today with a few bits from Q added but that's without the centre locks which in magnesium are an £18,000 option.

I couldn't convince him to go manual which I think would suit the car so paddles it is just like the LHD car we saw today.

Over 100 of the 153 cars are now sold.

The clocks are fantastic. I want them for my V12VSR.

Edited by Flugplatz on Thursday 7th April 22:53

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There are 2 listed on mobile.de.

One at 799,000 Euros and one at 499,000 Euros.

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Jon39 said:

As the GT8 is supposed to be a replica of the GTE, I would want a correct GTE bonnet design.
If you compare the differences, GT8 to GTE, it is just the centre shaped depression that would give a plastics moulder some thought. The additional cost though would be insignificant, on a £200,000 car.

At Gaydon I discussed this and enquired about whether Q could stick a GTE bonnet on and it was a resounding no because of crash testing/homologation etc.

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Jon39 said:

Has the colour scheme and wheel type been chosen yet?

Yes, and changed at least 3 times a day for the last 8 days!!

Its been Morning Frost with Kermit green halo scheme.
Its been Sea Storm with Speedway white halo scheme.
Its been Red with silver halo scheme.
Its been Red with no halo scheme
Its been Morning frost with Flugplatz halo scheme.
Its been Black with a Pink, yellow or acid green halo scheme.
Its currently a GULF inspired blue and a lot of orange.


The wheel type has actually not changed and is the 1st of the three options in satin black.

Exposed CF Aero pack. Carbon roof, tailgate and lamp infills.

No exhaust or glass upgrades.
Mesh grill.

SSII.

Full black alcantara inc headlining all with silver stitch, GT8 in headrests and interior accents in grey leather.
Lightweight seats with electrics.
Black carpets.
Half cage (final decision will be after having seen an image of one fitted)
Alcantara Steering wheel with 12 O'clock accent and technology pack.
Glass switches
High line console.
Auto dim mirror.
700W HiFi.


Dealer fit CF tread plates and centre plate.

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AOK said:

What were his thoughts on fitting rocket-propelled missiles?

She said yes but you have to pay with Bitcoin.

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Jon39 said:

I expect that you know, there has been more than one shade of Gulf blue.
The photograph of the GTE that I posted earlier, is the light blue version, which I prefer.

Of course, the Gulf colours will not be seen on AMR cars this season. Green is back.

It's ok because today its back to launch colours as seen in all press releases and viewed at Gaydon!!!!
He is changing his mind so much every day that I no longer even reply to his messages with my opinion

Oh, and its a manual now!!! ha ha

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Is there a master of Photoshop out there who fancies beating AM at showing their GT8 customers how the car looks in either of the other 2 Halo schemes of China Grey and Flugplatz or Stratus White with Kermit green?

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The cf badges look like a kids birthday cake top.

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Jon39 said:

Just wondered if any of you lucky buyers, have chosen the centre lock wheels?

Pricey, but they are a true mark of todays racing cars, and as an additional portion of the total cost, quite a modest percentage.

I think most cars will will have the £3500 5 stud option wheel.
8k extra for centre locks on the same weight wheel or 15K extra for magnesium makes it a hard box to tick.