An Aston Martin Vantage GT8 will be fielded by R-Motorsport, the racing arm of Aston Martin St. Gallen and Aston Martin Racing’s representative in Europe.

Long-time Aston Martin factory driver Darren Turner heads the driver lineup, accompanied by R-Motorsport team owners Florian Kamelger and Markus Lungstrass.

“I’m hugely excited about going to Bathurst as it has been on my list for a long time,” Turner said. “It’s one of those iconic circuits that has held some amazing races that I have seen on television and drivers who have raced there tell me it is an incredible experience. The 12-hour enduro gains in status every year and it’s high time that I got to have a go!"

The Vantage GT8, a limited edition machine produced by Aston Martin’s in-house Special Vehicle Operations division, will compete for class honours in the Invitational division.

“We raced the Vantage GT8 for the first time at the Nürburgring 24 Hours,” Turner said. “We were competitive, running at the front for the majority of the race. The car is very rewarding to drive and it gives you the confidence to push from the word ‘go’. I’m looking forward to joining R-Motorsport for this race and driving with Florian and Markus.”

R-Motorsport will also field an Aston Martin Vantage in the GT4 class. This will be the team’s third Bathurst 12 Hour campaign.

The Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour will be held over the weekend of February 3-5, 2017.