# Turbocharged Race Cars This Aston Martin Race Car Offers No-Holds-Barred Performance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-race References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/aston-martin-gt8-vantage-v8/42851/) & [astonmartin](https://www.astonmartin.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/2016/04/15/vantage-gt8-taking-the-v8-vantage-to-dynamic-new-extremes) As far as high-tech and exceptionally turbocharged [Aston Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-gt3-1) race cars go, you well and truly can't expect to find a better and more comprehensively engineered package than the V12 Vantage. Based on its more well known elder sibling the V8 Vantage, this particular Aston Martin race car is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine that is capable of pumping out enough horsepower to lead the pack out on the race track. The vehicle is also available with a whole array of lightweight options and upgrades that include a [carbon fiber roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports), titanium exhaust, polycarbonate windows and more. Ultimately, this Aston Martin race car is designed for those who have a need for speed and require a vehicle that enables them to test their limits out on the race track. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Turbocharged Vehicles:** Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to develop and market high-performance turbocharged vehicles. - **Lightweight Materials:** Opportunity for companies to create and utilize lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber, in automotive manufacturing. - **Performance Upgrades:** Opportunity for aftermarket companies to provide performance upgrades for race cars, such as titanium exhaust systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to incorporate turbocharged engines in their vehicle lineup. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Opportunity for companies to develop and produce lightweight materials for automotive applications. - **Automotive Aftermarket:** Opportunity for aftermarket companies to offer performance upgrades for race cars and high-performance vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Track-Centric Premium Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-gt3-1.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md) - [Ultra-Exclusive Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant.md) - [F1-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-dbx707-amr24-edition.md) - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbx707.md) - [Perforated Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-v12.md) - [Track-Ready Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amb-001-pro.md)