CAR GARAGE | 2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato | The Aston Martin V12 Zagato is the pinnacle of the Vantage range. With the final signed-off design and engineering development work progressing b, Aston Martin reveals the first images of the new Aston Martin V12 Zagato (road car) scheduled for production later in 2012. Though commemorating a great Aston Martin of the past the Aston Martin V12 Zagato Could be no mere Pastiche of the original. For Aston Martin's CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez, the V12 Zagato is "a celebration of both Aston Martin's heritage and its future".
Initial design concepts for the Aston Martin V12 Zagato were Explored in early 2010. Inspired by Zagato's bold and individual styling signatures Aston Martin's Director of Design, Marek Reichman, and his Haydon-based design team relished the challenge of shaping the V12 Zagato, creating a car That pushes the boundaries of Aston Martin's design language, yet pays tribute to the DB4GT Zagato. Demonstrating Aston Martin's ability to rapidly bring ideas to fruition the program Zagato Quickly gained momentum, the design team working hand-in-hand with engineers and artisans to complete the build of a pair of concept cars in the spring of 2011.
May 2011 saw the Aston Martin V12 Zagato the make its world debut at the prestigious Villa d'Este concurs. Both cars completed the ultimate durability test, continuing Aston Martin's 100 per cent finishing record in this notoriously tough race. Every Aston Martin is a unique combination of advanced materials, technology and time-honored craftsmanship. Built at Aston Martin's global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, production of the V12 Zagato will be Strictly limited to no more than 150 cars. Just like the One-77, the V12 Zagato is constructed from a combination of hand crafted aluminum and carbon fiber. Four unique colors have been created for the Aston Martin V12 Zagato: Scintilla Silver, Green Alloro, Diavolo Alba Blue and Red. This serene, laboratory-like space is perfectly suited to the task of creating special cars Such as the V12 Zagato.
