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Aston Martin Zagato V12 Zagato 6.0 V12 (517 Hp)
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Aston Martin Zagato:
The Aston Martin V12 Zagato is a British sports car/endurance racer made by Aston Martin in collaboration with Zagato to celebrate a fifty-year partnership since the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato. Introduced in Lake Como, Italy at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este on 21 May 2011, the Zagato was awarded with the competition's "Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes" which has also been won by the One-77 in 2009. Zagato introduced the "Corsa" version of the car in 2011 and the "Stradale" version in 2012. The Stradale version does not have the black quick releases on the bonnet and boot that the Corsa has and the exhaust pipes of the Stradale version are further apart than on the Corsa version....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V12 Zagato Overview:
Aston Martin Zagato (V12 Zagato). With 570 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1680 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.2 s). The top speed reaches 305 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
6.0 V12 (517 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Exceptional performance from a naturally aspirated V12, offering thrilling acceleration, a captivating soundtrack, and a top speed of 305 km/h.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large V12, fuel economy is poor, reflecting its high-performance nature and focus on power over efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exquisite Zagato design and exclusivity
- • Powerful and sonorous naturally aspirated V12 engine
- • Engaging manual transmission and driving dynamics
- • Exceptional handling and road presence
- • Potential for future collectibility and appreciation
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Limited practicality and boot space
- • Poor fuel economy (16.4 l/100 km combined)
- • Firm ride may not suit all drivers
- • Extremely limited production numbers make it hard to acquire
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Volante: 1986 - 1989).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | Zagato |
| Generation: | V12 Zagato |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 V12 (517 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2011 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 517 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 87.1 Hp/l [95mm less] |
| Torque: | 570 Nm @ 5750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AM4R9 More details about the engine AM4R9 |
| Engine displacement: | 5935 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 13.1 l |
| Coolant: | 14 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Compression ratio: | 10.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 24.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 16.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 305 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.2 kg/Hp, 307.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.9 kg/Nm, 339.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1680 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 300 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4385 mm mm [95mm less] |
| Width: | 1865 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Height: | 1250 mm mm [45mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2022 mm |
| Front track: | 1570 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1575 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 255/35 ZR19; 295/30 ZR19 |
| Wheel rims size | 19 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
Behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Zagato. How does it handle on the road?