The Perfect Model for the Next 50 Years

Aston Martin and Zagato Join Forces for the First TimeThe legendary sports car "DB4GT Zagato"Created to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the "V12 Zagato." In addition to the DB4GT Zagato, the two companies have"V8 Volante Zagato""DB7 Zagato"and other masterpieces. CEO Ulrich Bez also gave his strong endorsement, stating, "Alongside the iconic 'DB4GT Zagato' unveiled to commemorate Aston Martin's 50th anniversary, the 'V12 Zagato' is the perfect model to represent the next 50 years."

At the Villa d'Este Concours in Italy this May, it won the Design Award in the "Concept & Prototype Class." It also achieved a remarkable finish in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race in Germany in June. With accolades for both design and performance, there was strong demand for its commercial release.

Deliveries Scheduled for the Second Half of 2012

The "V12 Zagato""V12 Vantage"is based on the "V12 Vantage," and features a glamorous, beautiful body line handcrafted from aluminum and carbon fiber. Aston Martin's Design Director, Marek Reichman, commented, "The V12 Zagato, with its blend of elegance and wildness, signifies that this car is a pure thoroughbred from the world of racing."

The powertrain is a 6.0-liter V12 engine, boasting a top output of 380 kW (517 ps) at 6,500 rpm and maximum torque of 570 Nm at 5,750 rpm. It features a 6-speed manual transmission, 19-inch custom alloy wheels, and Pirelli tires. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 305 km/h.

Reservations are already being accepted. Production will be handcrafted at Aston Martin's headquarters in Gaydon, UK, starting in 2012, with the first deliveries scheduled for the latter half of 2012.