ASTON MARTIN V12 ZAGATO CONCEPT

Aston Martin unveils the stunning new Aston Martin V12 Zagato concept endurance on the shores of Lake Como in Italy at the Villa d'Este 2011 Concours d '.

The revival of a partnership that produced some of the most beautiful and coveted cars in the world, the partnership is based on the past, to create a modern descendant of the classic as the DB4 GT Zagato DB7 Vantage Zagato Aston Martin V8 Zagato and the ultimate interpretation of the Vantage range performance: the V12 Vantage.

Dr. Ulrich Bez Aston Martin chief executive officer, said: "The language of Zagato design is a perfect complement to our design experience and 50 years, two companies have joined the partnership has produced some of the iconic car in the world. .

"Of course, fifty years ago, the Italian design house is widely regarded as the way for new models, but now and support the independence, Aston Martin has its own interior design possibilities, so this new project, which is more cooperation Zagato of what might have been in the past.

"Our mission is to create a concept, which is the natural successor to the iconic car has gone before. Correspondence of the technological age, traditional skills essential to provide such a measure and exclusive sports car result in strictly limited runs V12 Zagato Road .

Work began in 2010 with the first meetings between Aston Martin and Zagato where sketches incorporating the DNA of the two companies' design was discussed and it was decided to proceed with the project.

Design Director, Marek Reichman said: "The design team at Gaydon has spent time refining the concept of a blend of the latest computer modeling clay models with traditional craftsmanship to give an idea of ​​the real world the extent, location and details. "

"Aston Martin V12 Zagato is a cruel elegant design, which reflects a great balance of performance and thoroughbred Aston Martin-style. DB4GT original Zagato was a true icon, a powerful and elegant, the new model is a faithful representation of Zagato DB4GT spirit. Muscular organic shapes to define the nature of the car thoroughbred racing credentials. "

Working alongside the design team was a first group of engineers led by Chris Porritt Aston Martin - and is responsible for engineering the One-77. With the skills and knowledge gained through these special projects, this team has worked for the unique design of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato reality in a very short time.

With a new aluminum smelter in the hand, provides Aston Martin V12 Zagato design a beautiful muscular not possible using techniques pre-formed panel. Use of influences and skills of nearly 100 years of heritage crafts, were each aluminum panel formed using an English wheel and goats traditionally designed body. Each wing consists only of seven separate pieces of aluminum, combined and then hand finished to give a liquid form. Another landmark is the iconic design Zagato double bubble roof created in this case of five separate pieces that illustrate the intensity of the craft involved in the construction of the Zagato Aston Martin V12.

Designed to focus the driver, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato is polished pure driving pleasure in mind. Aston Martin V12 Zagato combines dynamic panels to power an aluminum frame 6.0-liter V12 engine produces 510 horsepower (380 kW / 517 hp) and 570 Nm (420 Nm) of torque.

V12 Vantage, which is the basis for the Aston Martin V12 Zagato is the test track in 2009, won the class in its debut race the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, in almost the specification. In 2011, the car continued to form the new Aston Martin GT3 racing.

DB4 GT Zagato's first public display in late 1960 spent most of his life as a race car after his release. Later, perhaps the two most famous DB4 GT Zagato, saw ''2 VSV and VSV have been carried out successfully by such names as Roy Salvadori and Jim Clark. The fascinating story of these cars and the nature of high performance and low weight which led projects Zagato was given the inspiration for the first two V12 Zagato will be created in endurance racing cars.

debut of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be 53 ADAC ACAS H & R Cup around the Nürburgring VLN 28 May 2011 a two race cars 24-hour race on 25/26 June. Cars to drive a team of drivers, led by sixth year the Director-General Dr Ulrich Bez.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be shown for the first time at the Villa d'Este Competition Saturday, May 21, 2011.

source : Aston Martin Press