V12 Zagato "street" version
Discussion
Looks much more tame and IMHO nicer than the concept/racecar:
V12 Zagato Steel Green
V12 Zagato Caribbean Pearl
From:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/aston-martin/aston-m...
The new Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be appearing next week at the 64th IAA International Motor Show at Frankfurt. Along with the largest display of contemporary Aston Martins ever seen at a Motor Show, two V12 Zagatos, both having completed their engineering sign-off at the Nürburgring 24 hour race, will be shown for the first time at a mainstream event.
Hand assembled at the company’s global headquarters in Gaydon, England, the V12 Zagato is based on the highly acclaimed V12 Vantage and features a beautiful ’handcrafted‘ aluminium and carbon fibre body. Combining traditional craftsmanship and high technology, the V12 Zagato also boasts Aston Martin’s most dynamic bonded aluminium platform and the power of the company’s acclaimed 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.
Following extremely positive initial customer reaction, the V12 Zagato is being offered for sale at £330,000 GBP (excluding local taxes) and will go into strictly limited production of up to 150 cars in summer 2012. 50 years on from the introduction of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, Aston Martin and Zagato have collaborated to create this modern interpretation which remains true to the focus of craftsmanship, performance and exclusivity which underpinned the original collaboration.
Launched successfully in late May at the famous Villa D’Este Concours on Lake Como, Italy, the V12 Zagato saw off tough competition to be awarded the coveted Design Award for the concept and prototypes class. Just a week later, the V12 Zagato made its racing debut at the 53rd ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN race at the historic Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. Following other appearances in the series, both prototypes of the V12 Zagato were entered into the gruelling 39th ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hour on 25/26 June, successfully amassing a combined 230 laps and over 3,700 miles of intense durability testing – both taking the chequered flag to maintain Aston Martin’s 100% finish record in the race.
The first of the two V12 Zagatos being shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show, finished in its distinctive green livery is the full endurance race car concept specification as campaigned at the Nürburgring. The car, nicknamed ‘Zig’ by the factory team features a full aerodynamic package including front splitter, dive planes, large rear diffuser and spoiler designed to make the most of the Nürburgring’s multitude of corners and lengthy straights.
The second of the cars, nicknamed ‘Zag’, was originally shown at the Villa D’Este before being converted into the same full racing specification as the sister car. Since the 24 hour race, Zag, has been returned to its original show specification which, although showing a racing car interior, has an exterior more representative of the exclusive road car currently offered for order. In addition to this, Aston Martin today releases the first conceptual illustrations of the road car variant that will go into production from mid 2012.
The pair of V12 Zagatos will join the Aston Martin stand at Frankfurt next week alongside the stunning One-77 supercar and the recently launched Virage and Vantage S.
V12 Zagato Steel Green
V12 Zagato Caribbean Pearl
From:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/aston-martin/aston-m...
The new Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be appearing next week at the 64th IAA International Motor Show at Frankfurt. Along with the largest display of contemporary Aston Martins ever seen at a Motor Show, two V12 Zagatos, both having completed their engineering sign-off at the Nürburgring 24 hour race, will be shown for the first time at a mainstream event.
Hand assembled at the company’s global headquarters in Gaydon, England, the V12 Zagato is based on the highly acclaimed V12 Vantage and features a beautiful ’handcrafted‘ aluminium and carbon fibre body. Combining traditional craftsmanship and high technology, the V12 Zagato also boasts Aston Martin’s most dynamic bonded aluminium platform and the power of the company’s acclaimed 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.
Following extremely positive initial customer reaction, the V12 Zagato is being offered for sale at £330,000 GBP (excluding local taxes) and will go into strictly limited production of up to 150 cars in summer 2012. 50 years on from the introduction of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, Aston Martin and Zagato have collaborated to create this modern interpretation which remains true to the focus of craftsmanship, performance and exclusivity which underpinned the original collaboration.
Launched successfully in late May at the famous Villa D’Este Concours on Lake Como, Italy, the V12 Zagato saw off tough competition to be awarded the coveted Design Award for the concept and prototypes class. Just a week later, the V12 Zagato made its racing debut at the 53rd ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN race at the historic Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. Following other appearances in the series, both prototypes of the V12 Zagato were entered into the gruelling 39th ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hour on 25/26 June, successfully amassing a combined 230 laps and over 3,700 miles of intense durability testing – both taking the chequered flag to maintain Aston Martin’s 100% finish record in the race.
The first of the two V12 Zagatos being shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show, finished in its distinctive green livery is the full endurance race car concept specification as campaigned at the Nürburgring. The car, nicknamed ‘Zig’ by the factory team features a full aerodynamic package including front splitter, dive planes, large rear diffuser and spoiler designed to make the most of the Nürburgring’s multitude of corners and lengthy straights.
The second of the cars, nicknamed ‘Zag’, was originally shown at the Villa D’Este before being converted into the same full racing specification as the sister car. Since the 24 hour race, Zag, has been returned to its original show specification which, although showing a racing car interior, has an exterior more representative of the exclusive road car currently offered for order. In addition to this, Aston Martin today releases the first conceptual illustrations of the road car variant that will go into production from mid 2012.
The pair of V12 Zagatos will join the Aston Martin stand at Frankfurt next week alongside the stunning One-77 supercar and the recently launched Virage and Vantage S.
There is very little not to like about this car - I'd love it
I'm not doubting that it's very expensive to make compared to a standard V12, but the fact it costs a lot to make doesn't in itself necessarily make it better or 'worth' more
Unfortunately at that price, you either buy it purely as an investment because of it's rarity, or because you fall in love with it and have so much money you don't need to justify the price
It is such a huge shame they don't intend upgrading the mechanicals over the standard V12 Coupe because it means judged from any other viewpoint, the price simply doesn't stack up. The zag is more like buying a piece of art than a car.
I'm not doubting that it's very expensive to make compared to a standard V12, but the fact it costs a lot to make doesn't in itself necessarily make it better or 'worth' more
Unfortunately at that price, you either buy it purely as an investment because of it's rarity, or because you fall in love with it and have so much money you don't need to justify the price
It is such a huge shame they don't intend upgrading the mechanicals over the standard V12 Coupe because it means judged from any other viewpoint, the price simply doesn't stack up. The zag is more like buying a piece of art than a car.
George H said:
I like the front end, but not a fan of the back. Those wheels would have to go too 
The bonnet vents are a massive improvement over the standard V12V's imo.
But you cant see the back from those pictures, so how do you know you dont like it??? Remember this is the street version...The bonnet vents are a massive improvement over the standard V12V's imo.
The price is crazy - just popped into my dealer today and they confirmed they already had 2 orders for it. The price (as mentioned in the article) is plus local taxes, so thats a meaty £66,000 in UK VAT terms. Total cost to the UK market - a cool £400,000!!!
lady topaz said:
Can anyone photoshop where the hell they put the front number plate as I reckon it will ruin that gorgeous front end.
Never ran one on my Maser or Marcos, never any grief. If caught and you fail to charm Mr Plod (i.e. you are George), £30 quid fine. It's a wonder anyone has one 
JohnG1 said:
yeti said:
Never ran one on my Maser or Marcos, never any grief. If caught and you fail to charm Mr Plod (i.e. you are George), £30 quid fine. It's a wonder anyone has one
Really? Even in this age of average speed cameras??With a normal plate I can understand it, but if you have a private plate it seems a bit pointless not wanting to display it.
DB9VolanteDriver said:
If one carefully reads the PH story, you will notice that the green one is NOT the street version, it is the concept race version. The blue one is the concept street version (notice no rear wing).
Don't worry either way as both those are clearly photoshopped. No cars other than the two race cars we've seen before exist. And someone needs shooting for pasting on that cheesy rear wing 
Edited by kabman on Friday 26th August 07:46
it's definitely growing on me in that colour. It's totally acedemic for me as I'm very happy with what I've got, even if I was in a postion to blow that sort of money on a car I still don't think I'd swap mine for one but yes I'd be very excited to see one on the road.
I'm quite glad I now have an answer for all those that love to bemoan Aston for having cars that all look the same. For some reason it's ok for porsche to do that but not Aston. Anyway they can all shut up when the Zagato hits the road.
I'm quite glad I now have an answer for all those that love to bemoan Aston for having cars that all look the same. For some reason it's ok for porsche to do that but not Aston. Anyway they can all shut up when the Zagato hits the road.
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