< PreviousClick Here for More >autobabes.com.au POWER & PERFORMANCE Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Conceptautobabes.com.au “ The 2017 Camaro ZL1 is poised to challenge the most advanced sports coupes in the world in any measureAston Martin and Italian design-house Zagato are proud to announce the Vanquish Zagato Concept, the latest creation from their long-standing part- nership. The Vanquish Zagato Concept will make its global debut at the prestig- ious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held at Lake Como in Italy from 21 - 22 May 2016 The Vanquish Zagato Concept is the fifth car to emerge from a collabora- tion that stretches back over five dec- ades, pairing Aston Martin’s acclaimed sporting, dynamic and material quali- ties with Zagato’s signature design language. From the iconic DB4 GT Zagato of 1960 through to the V12 Vantage Zagato of 2011, every collaboration has accen- tuated key aspects of Aston Martin’s design journey and brought them to- gether with Zagato’s own race-inspired design language. The result is a group of four sports cars that represent some of Aston Martin’s most avant-garde expressions. The Vanquish Zagato Concept was de- signed in close colaboration between the Aston Martin Design team led by Marek Reichman and Andrea Zagato and his dedicated design team in Mi- lan. Developed and engineered at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, Eng- land the concept features proportions that remain quintessentially Aston Martin and emphasises a dynamic, forward-looking stance. The new bodywork is entirely shaped from carbon fibre, with the split lines on the body reduced by the use of large one-piece panels. New lights include round tail light re- flectors that evoke the classic rear view of a Zagato design, incorporat- ing the same ‘bladed’ LED technology as the Aston Martin Vulcan track-only supercar. Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Re- ichman said ‘Over the years, we have developed and refined our own design language and we have always gone that little bit further with our special series cars like CC-100, One-77 and Aston Martin Vulcan. The Vanquish Zagato Concept shows how our two companies can come to- gether and push the definition of Aston Martin design.’ ‘We pride ourselves on our strong partnership and the creation of the Vanquish Zagato Concept was a true shared experience,’ says Zagato’s CEO, Andrea Zagato, ‘it represents the es- sence of an important design relation- ship that dates back over fifty years.’ Referencing elements of the brand’s contemporary design language, Van- quish Zagato Concept features One-77 inspired wing mirrors and a sculptural rear end similar to DB11’s aerodynam- ic profile, complete with retractable autobabes.com.auspoiler and rear hatch for access to the luggage compartment. A quad-exhaust nestles in the rippling carbon fibre sills that run around the lower body, creating a pronounced line from front to rear. The Vanquish Zagato Concept’s glass- house wraps around the bodywork like a visor, enhancing its aggressive stance. A new evolution of the classic side strake runs from wheel arch to door just like the new DB11 and a detail originally showcased on the celebra- tory CC-100. A sharp crease on the rear wheel arch transforms into the rear flanks, where it meets the cascading roof-line. The roof features the iconic ‘double- bubble’, its shallow radius dipping into the rear window glass to give the car an un-mistakeable rear silhouette. A Zagato trademark since the early 1950s, originally arose from the need to accommodate racing helmets with a minimum impact on the aerodynamic profile. To match the bold new exterior, the concepts normally aspirated V12 engine has been up-rated to 600 PS, along with enhanced driving dynamics. Inside, the Vanquish Zagato Concept embodies the fine tradition of Aston Martin craftsmanship, replete with many singular touches. Herringbone carbon fibre is paired with shadow and anodized bronze and ani- line leather to give the facia, vents and rotary dials a rich material quality. The Vanquish Zagato Concept is also defined by the unique ‘Z’ quilt pat- tern stitch used on the seat and door sections, as well as the celebrated trademark Zagato ‘Z’ embossed on headrests and stitched into the centre console. Engine Configuration 90º V12 LocationFront, longitudinally mounted Construction alloy block and head Displacement 5,935 cc / 362.2 cu in Compression 11.0:1 Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Power591 bhp / 441 KW BHP/Liter100 bhp / liter Drivetrain Bodyaluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body panels Chassisbonded aluminium & carbon VH structure Suspension (fr/r)double wishbones, coil springs, monotube adaptive damp- ers, anti-roll bar Steeringrack-and-pinion, electronic assistance, speed sensitive Brakes (fr/r)ventilated carbon ceramic discs, ABS GearboxTouchtronic 2 6 speed Automatic DriveRear wheel drive Performance figures Power to weight0.32 bhp / kg Top Speed 295 km/h (183 mph) 0-100 km/h 4.1 s autobabes.com.auautobabes.com.auautobabes.com.auNext >