Aston Martin Zagato Volante 5.3 (309 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)
Volante Overview:
Aston Martin Zagato (Volante). With a weight of 1685 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 299 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 5.3-liter V8 engine delivers robust performance for its era, offering a thrilling driving experience with a top speed of 299 km/h. Its naturally aspirated power delivery is characteristic of classic Aston Martin grand tourers.
Fuel Economy
As a large displacement V8 from the 1980s, fuel economy is not a strong suit. Expect high fuel consumption, typical for a performance-oriented luxury vehicle of this vintage.
Best Use Case:
Weekend Drives / Grand Touring
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional exclusivity and rarity
- • Iconic and distinctive Zagato design
- • Powerful and characterful 5.3L V8 engine
- • Strong collector's item and investment potential
- • Engaging classic grand touring driving experience
Cons:
- • Very high maintenance and running costs
- • Poor fuel economy
- • Lack of modern safety features and driver aids
- • Limited practicality for daily use
- • Parts availability can be challenging and expensive
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Aston Martin |
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| Model: | Zagato |
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| Generation: | Volante |
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| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 (309 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1986 |
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| End of production: | 1989 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Cabriolet |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 309 Hp |
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| Power per litre: | 57.9 Hp/l |
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| Engine displacement: | 5340 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 100 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Maximum speed: | 299 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.5 kg/Hp, 183.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4480 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1860 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1295 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2610 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1500 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1500 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.58 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Suspension De-Dion |
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