Aston Martin V12 Zagato, which was a limited-production sports car built in collaboration with the Italian design house Zagato.
The Aston Martin V12 Zagato made its debut in 2011 at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, where it received positive acclaim for its striking design and performance. The car was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partnership between Aston Martin and Zagato. The design combined the classic Zagato styling with Aston Martin's V12 Vantage.
Key features of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato include:
Design:
The V12 Zagato featured a handcrafted aluminum and carbon fiber body, showcasing Zagato's iconic double-bubble roof design. The aerodynamic bodywork was not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional in enhancing performance.
Performance:
Under the hood, the V12 Zagato housed a 6.0-liter V12 engine from Aston Martin, producing a substantial amount of horsepower. It was paired with a six-speed automated manual transmission, providing a thrilling driving experience.
Limited Production:
Aston Martin initially planned to produce a limited run of only 150 units of the V12 Zagato, making it an exclusive and sought-after model among automotive enthusiasts and collectors. (Up to the present, there are no more than 65 street versions of V12 Zagato built of originally 101 examples planned.)
Racing Success:
In addition to being a road car, the V12 Zagato also participated in endurance racing events. Aston Martin entered two V12 Zagatos in the 2011 24 Hours of Nürburgring, where one of the cars finished fifth in its class.
Zagato Tradition:
The collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato has a long history, dating back to the early 1960s. Over the years, several iconic models, such as the DB4 GT Zagato and the V8 Vantage Zagato, have been the result of this partnership.
Please note that if there was a specific V12 Zagato model released in 2014, I might not have that information, which we will do in the near future.
Designed by: Marek Reichmann
Based on: V12 Vantage
Production years: 2012-2013
Units produced: 65x (of original planned 150 copies)
Engine: All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12, compression ratio 10.9:1
Transmission: Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, final-drive ratio 3.71:1
Front suspension: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
Rear suspension: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, dual-rate coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
Wheels: Lightweight forged aluminium 19″ alloy wheels
Front tyres: Pirelli P Zero (Corsa) 255/35 ZR19
Rear tyres: Pirelli P Zero (Corsa) 295/30 ZR19
Front brakes:Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers
Rear brakes: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers.
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Max. power: 380 kW (517 PS/510 bhp) at 6500 rpm
Max. torque: 570 Nm (420 lb ft) at 5750 rpm
0-60 mph (97 km/h): 4,2 sec
0-100 mph (160 km/h): Unknown
Max speed: 190 mph (305.0 km/h)
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2,600 mm
Max. Length: 4,385 mm
Width: 1,865 mm
Height: 1,250 mm
Curb weight: 1,680 kg
