Aston Martin DBR9 GT1

A front-engined GT1-era Aston: V12 torque, real downforce for its time, and a long car that wants clean weight transfer. Endurance patience beats single-lap violence.

Brake straight, rotate once, then use the V12 as the steering opens. Protect the rear over a stint.

Symptoms this car reads differently

Pushes on entry

Front-engine push if you arrive too hot.

Snaps on exit

Plenty of torque. Build with steering angle.

Falls off over the stint

Rear tyre life on long runs. Tidy exits.

What this car's answers lean on

Compared with other Production cars

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

What you cannot change on this car

• The differential is fixed on this car.
• Engine braking is not adjustable on this car.
• This car has no adjustable aerodynamics.
• Total brake pressure is not adjustable on this car.
• Gearing is fixed on this car.
• No third spring on this car.
• No adjustable bump stops on this car.
• This car has no dampers with that adjustment.