2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

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Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3704
City (MPG) TBD
Hwy (MPG) TBD
Horsepower 510@6500
Torque (lb-ft) 420@5750
Wheelbase 102.4
Length (in.) 172.6
Width (in.) 73.4
Height (in.) 49.2

After numerous potential buyers expressed interest in Aston Martin's track-only V12 Zagato, the iconic British automaker has decided to bring the car to life in the form of an extremely limited production run of just 150 road-going examples for the wealthiest and most discerning buyers. Based on the V12 Vantage, the V12 Zagato features unique styling as well as numerous performance upgrades.

Although not yet in production, the V12 Zagato already has an impressive pedigree of sorts, with the model reaching back to heritage that includes the DB4GT Zagato, as well as the recent accomplishment of a pair of V12 Zagato racecars successfully completing the 39th ADAC Nurburgring 24 Hour race.

The V12 Zagato shares an aluminum platform, and a mid-mounted 6.0-liter V12 with the V12 Vantage. In the V12 Zagato, the engine is rated at 517 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

All that power is transferred through a rear mid-mounted, six-speed automated manual gearbox with auto shift manual/select shift manual modes to designate power distribution, while taking advantage of a magnesium alloy torque tube that has a carbon fiber propeller shaft. Aston also utilizes a twin-plate competition-grade clutch and a limited slip differential.

Helping to bring things to halt are ventilated floating grooved discs with six-piston calipers up front, while ventilated floating grooved discs with four-piston calipers report for duty in the rear. The suspension is an independent double wishbone setup with fully adjustable multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear.

All of the aforementioned racing technology is either mated to, sits below or rests upon an ultra-lightweight hand crafted aluminum and carbon fiber body.

The V12 Zagato is distinguished from the Vantage thanks to its Zagato-designed body, which prominently features the coachbuilder’s signature double bubble roof. It is built out of hand-crafted aluminum and carbon fiber, and Aston Martin claims that each car takes approximately 2,000 man-hours to build, which partially explains why production is strictly limited to 150 examples.

Buyers can choose between four different colors created specifically for the model: Scintilla Silver, Alloro Green, Alba Blue and Diavolo Red.

The car’s interior is upholstered with no less than seven Bridge of Weir hides. Zagato’s signature Z emblem is hand-stitched into the headrests, and several components are made of carbon fiber, including the dashboard and the center console.

The first deliveries are scheduled to take place before the end of this year. The V12 Zagato carries a base price of approximately $520,000.

Key Competitors
Supercar rivals to the V12 Zagato are numerous, though none can quite match the exclusivity of the Aston. The Audi R8 V10 combines a brutish motor with a user-friendly chassis, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG serves up a combination of power, elegance and luxury, the Porsche 911 Turbo S uses Teutonic engineering prowess to provide blistering acceleration while the Ferrari 458 Italia brings Formula 1 technology and performance to the road.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Coupe
    • Size: Compact
    • Market Segment: Luxury, Sports, Performance
    • Weight: 3704 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 172.6 in.
    • Width: 73.4 in.
    • Height: 49.2 in.
    • Wheelbase: 102.4 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 61.8 in.
    • Rear Track: 62.0 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 2
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): N/A
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.9L V12
    • Power: 510 hp @ 6500 rpm
    • Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
    • City Fuel Economy: TBD
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 19" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 255/35 ZR19
    • Rear: 19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 295/30 ZR19
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload: N/A
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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