Aston Martin | Past Models

Looking to the Future with a nod to the past

Unveiled in May 2011 as a 'natural successor' to the Zagato Aston Martins of the past, V12 Zagato was developed using a combination of the latest computer-aided modelling techniques and the time-honoured method of hand-sculpted clay maquettes to combine traditional styling cues from Aston Martin and Zagato into one cohesive shape.

Time Honoured Design Cues

Sharing its mechanical components with the V12 Vantage, the new Zagato was clad in a hand-crafted aluminium and carbon skin featuring elements seen on previous cars from the Milanese carrozzeria linke the 'double-buble' roof and short body overhangs.

Born on the Track

Unveiled at the prestigiouos Villa d'Este Concours in May 2011, the V12 Zagato was awarded the Concorso d'Eleganza trophy, and then proved its sporting credentials at the Nurburgring, where two endurance racing version finished fifth and sixth overall in the annual 24 Hour race on the challenging German circuit.

Experience V12 Zagato

Specification

Body

Coupe only
All new Zagato styling
4 unique Zagato exterior paint schemes

Engine

All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935 cc V12
Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
Fully catalysed, stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Max power 380 kW (517 PS/510 bhp) at 6500 rpm
Max torque 570 Nm (420 lb ft) at 5750 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.2 seconds
Maximum speed 305 km/h (190 mph)

Transmission

Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual transmission
Alloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaft
Limited-slip differential
Final-drive ratio 3.71:1

Suspension

Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil
springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, dual-rate
coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers

Wheels & Tyres

Lightweight forged aluminium 19" alloy wheels, unique for V12 Zagato
Front tyres: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 255/35 ZR19
Rear tyres: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 295/30 ZR19
Front tyres: Pirelli P Zero 255/35 ZR19
Rear tyres: Pirelli P Zero 295/30 ZR19

Brakes

Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers
Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with ‘Track’ mode
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Traction Control (TC)