Aston Martin V12 Zagato 2011
Work began in 2010 with initial meetings between Aston Martin and Zagato where sketches
incorporating the design DNA of both companies were discussed and a decision was made
to proceed with the project.
Director of Design, Marek Reichman added: “The Design team at Gaydon spent time refining
the concept using a mixture of the latest computer based modelling techniques along with
crafting traditional clay models to give a real world idea of proportion, stance and detail”
"The V12 Zagato is an elegant yet brutal design which reflects the great balance between
race performance and pure Aston Martin style. The original DB4GT Zagato was a true icon,
powerful and graceful; the new design is a true representation of the spirit of DB4GT Zagato.
The muscular organic forms define the thoroughbred nature of the car’s racing credentials."
Featuring a new handcrafted aluminium body, the V12 Zagato delivers a beautiful and
muscular design not possible using pre-formed panel techniques. Using the influences and
skill of nearly 100 years of heritage in the craft, every aluminium panel was formed using an
English wheel and traditionally crafted body bucks. Each front wing alone comprises seven
separate pieces of aluminium, combined and then hand finished to give one flowing form.
Another iconic Zagato design cue is the double bubble roof created in this case from five
separate pieces illustrating further the intensity of craftsmanship involved in the construction
of the V12 Zagato.
Designed for the focused driver, the V12 Zagato has been honed with pure driving
enjoyment in mind. The V12 Zagato combines Aston Martin’s most dynamic bonded
aluminium platform with the power of the 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW /
517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.
The racing debut of the V12 Zagato will be at the four hour VLN race at Nürburgring on
28th May with a view to two cars racing at the 24 hour race on 25/26 June. The cars will be
driven by a team with great experience of Aston Martin race cars, led for the sixth year by
Chief Executive Dr. Ulrich Bez.
Both cars follow Aston Martin’s philosophy of racing in close-to-production form but with full
FIA safety compliance. V12 Vantage Zagato specification includes a bonded aluminium
platform modified with a bespoke steel roll cage, front and rear double wishbone
suspension with fully adjustable Multimatic DSSV Dampers and a 120ltr endurance
racing fuel tank.
The Aston Martin V12 Zagato was unveiled for the first time at the Villa D’Este Concours on
Saturday 21st May 2011
Aston Martin V12 Zagato 2011 Technical Specifications :
Body: |
Two door, two seat coupe body - Bonded aluminium structure -Bespoke steel roll cage.- Hand crafted Aluminium body |
Engine: |
All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12 - Compression ratio 10.9:1 - Front mid-mounted engine, rear wheel drive |
Transmission: |
Rear mid-mounted, six-speed automated manual gearbox with auto shift manual/select shift
manual (ASM/SSM) electric hydraulic control system -
Magnesium alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft -
Twin Plate competition clutch. -
Limited slip differential. |
Suspension: |
All round independent double wishbone with fully adjustable Multimatic DSSV dampers. |
Brakes: |
Front: Ventilated floating grooved discs with 6 piston callipers
Rear: Ventilated floating grooved discs with 4 piston callipers |
Fuel System: |
120 litre endurance racing fuel tank |
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