Zagato and Aston Martin: a strong alliance that goes back to the 60s with the legendary DB4 GTZ, continued in the 80s with the Vantage and Volante, and is now stronger than ever with the DB7 Zagato and AR1.
At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Zagato is presenting the Roadster version of the Aston Martin Vanquish. For the first time, this Milan workshop is not giving an entirely new look to the production model, but is offering an interesting variation of the Vanquish, introducing new elements of style.
While the Aston Martin DB7 Zagato and AR1 were initially presented to customers in the form of a limited edition, immediately sold out, the Vanquish Roadster is a concept proposed by Zagato with the backing of Aston Martin itself.
Close cooperation between Nori Harada, Zagato's Automotive Chief Designer, and Peter Hutchinson, Design Manager at Aston Martin, has resulted in this new car introducing elements that are a sharp break with the Roadster segment. A totally unique design of the rear introductes a functional modular cover system.
A hard top for winter, developed to not appear as an add-on but as an integral part that also takes in the rear. On warmer days of the year, its place is taken by a transparent hardened glass and an easily used soft cover. Developed by Zagato's engineers, this soft top is easily and simply mounted and, when not in use, is held in the luggage compartment without taking up much space.
The car has a round rear light cluster, a tapered tail to best feature the wheelbox, a completely new rear bumper and a new transparent cover. The hardened glass, with its curvy 'double bubble' form, uniquely emphasises the relationship between the solid and void. It covers the luggage compartment immediately behind the seats which can be seen through the glass.
Story by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited & Zagato, edited by Supercars.net
Specifications
Year 2004 Origin Not Available
Make Aston Martin Base Price Not Available
Model V12 Vanquish Zagato Roadster Production Not Available
Engine & Transmission Body / Chassis
Position Front Longitudinal Drive Wheels Not Available
Configuration Aluminum Alloy, V12 Curb Weight Not Available
Valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl Length 4685 mm / 184.4 in
Displacement 5935 cc / 362.2 cu in Width 1923 mm / 75.7 in
Power 335.6 kw / 450.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm Height 1265 mm / 49.8 in
Torque 555 nm / 409.3 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm Wheelbase 2690 mm / 105.9 in
Bore 89 mm / 3.5 in Front Track 1572 mm / 61.9 in
Stroke 79.5 mm / 3.13 in Rear Track 1584 mm / 62.4 in
Redline Not Available Steering Rack & Pinion w/Variable Power Assist
HP / Liter 75.82 bhp per litre Body / Frame Aluminum & Carbon Fibre
HP / Curb Weight 247.25 bhp per tonne Front Brakes Vented Brembro Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS
Gear Type 6-Speed Manual w/Paddle Shifting Front Brake Size 355 mm / 14.0 in
1st Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brakes Vented Brembro Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS
2nd Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brake Size 330 mm / 13.0 in
3rd Gear Ratio Not Available Front Wheels F 22.9 x 48.3 cm / 9.0 x 19.0 in
4th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Wheels R 48.3 x 25.4 cm / 19.0 x 10.0 in
5th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Tires 255/40ZR19
6th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Tires 285/40ZR19
7th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
Final Drive Ratio Not Available Rear Suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
Performance
Top Speed Not Available 0 - 60 mph Not Available
0 - ¼ mile Not Available 0 - 100 mph Not Available
Lateral Acceleration Not Available EPA City/Hwy Not Available
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