Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO

Stable, planted and forgiving, and it takes kerbs harder than most. Front-engined, so a touch of understeer comes with the layout; floaty on turn-in unless you trail brake.

Get the car slowed and pointed before the apex, then be patient with the throttle before you ask the rear for more on exit.

Symptoms this car reads differently

Pushes on entry

Front-engine layout gives this car a baseline push — expect to work at the front end more than in a mid-engined GT3.

Snaps on exit

Turbo torque arrives suddenly. Try throttle discipline before you add preload.

What this car's answers lean on

Compared with other GT3 cars

1. Differential and engine braking used more than on most cars like it
2. Braking system — bias, ABS, pressure
3. Anti-roll bars
4. Free changes — driving, not setup
5. Tyre pressures
6. In-car driver aids and gearing
7. Damper clicks

What you cannot change on this car

• The differential is fixed on this car.
• Engine braking is not adjustable on this car.
• No third spring on this car.