It�s official; Aston Martin has not only confirmed plans to build a strictly limited number of the new V12 Zagato show car, but it is also accepting orders with first deliveries expected from the second half of 2012. Production of the British firm�s new supercar model, which is the collaborative work of Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato, will be limited to 150 examples that will be hand assembled at Aston Martin�s global headquarters at Gaydon.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato confirmed the production to Strictly limited.
The concept cars gets positive reviews in the Villa d'Este exhibition after making the race at Nururgring race track. Aston Martin has officially confirmed that the production of powerful machine i.e, Aston Martin V12 Zagato will strictly go to limited number only. The production of V12 Zagato is limited to 50-Units[examples] only with a unique identification number for each unit. Price Tag of Aston Martin V12 Zagato is around 200,000 GBP.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato is boosted with a V12 engine with an output power of 510HP horsepower.
According to the press release Aston Martin has not yet confirmed its details of V12 Zagato.
Only a few weeks after making its public debut at the Villa D�Este Concours and winning the design award for concept cars and prorotypes, Aston Martin�s new V12 Zagato raced at the Nurburgring 24-hour race. Now, the British automaker is bringing the stunning model, which was created by the two companies to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary DB4GT Zagato, to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The sports car Zagato Perana Z-One signals the first collaboration of the Milanese Coachbuilders with a South African Vehicle Manufacturer: Perana Performance Group.
The Perana project is the result of Zagato's 90 year-long expertise in constructing fully functional running concepts. Virtual reality development has been integrated from inception, effectively eliminating the need for the traditional styling model and enabling the prototype to be completed in less than 4 months by the South African team.
Design Concept
As the latest descendant of the Zagato sports car family, Z-one is designed with full blooded Zagato form language.
Reflecting this pure passion from this brand new sports car specialist, the proportion and volume of Z-one is even tighter than usual sports car styling, accentuated by couple of long and dynamic curves with keen edge which visually integrate some important design features like the air out-lets. Surfaces defined by those cutting edges are even more sculptured maintaining the modern Zagato line which we have been developing for a decade.
Complying with Euro 4 emission legislation, this value proposition is expected to be launched at the introductory price of under 50.000 Euros, before taxes - an irresistible and highly competitive offer.
Technical Development
From the innovative tubular and box section chassis to the exciting interior styling, the Zagato Perana Z-One is a concentration of advanced design and engineering. Fully certifiable for the road, this ultra high-performance, front engined sports coup� uses a powerful 6.2 litre V8 engine that drives the rear wheels. This genuine 2-seater coup�, enjoys the benefits of almost 50/50 weight distribution allowing for exhilarating, balanced and predictable road manners.
Specification Sheet * Dimension o Curb Weight: 1195 kg o Weight Distribution + Front: 50% + Rear: 50% o Wheelbase: 2540 mm o Track + Front: 1627 mm + Rear: 1570 mm o Length: 4406 mm o Height: 1233 mm o Width: 1924 mm o Seating Capacity: 2 * Engine o Configuration: V8, All Aluminium o Displacement: 6200 cc o Power: 328 kW o Torque: 583 Nm o Max. rpm: 6600 rpm o Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection. Electronic, Sequential Port. o Compression Ratio: 10.7: 1 * Drive train o Gearbox: 6 speed manual o Differential: ZF Limited Slip * Wheels: Perana / Zagato o Front: 18 x 10J o Rear: 19 x 12J * Tyres: Michelin PS2 o Front: 275/35 ZR18 o Rear: 345/30 ZR19 * Chassis o Layout: Front/Mid Engine, RWD o Frame: Steel Tube Space Frame o Body: Vinyl-Ester/Glass Composite * Brakes o Front: 325mm o Rear: 305mm o Assist type: Vacuum * Steering: ZF Power Assist * Suspension o Front: Unequal Length A-arms, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Anti-roll bar o Rear: Unequal length A-arms, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Anti-roll bar * Fuel Capacity: 85 litres * Performance o Power/weight ratio: 328 hp (240 kW)/tonne o 0-100km/h: <4>
Production of the British firm�s new supercar model, which is the collaborative work of Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato, will be limited to 150 examples that will be hand assembled at Aston Martin�s global headquarters at Gaydon.
