2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato – The new 2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato shown in production-ready form at the Geneva Auto Show, Aston Martin V12 Zagato Suported by dohc 5.9-liter V-12 is rated at 510 bhp and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission puts the power down to the asphalt via a limited-slip differential driving 19-in. rear tires. According to the factory, the Zagato can sprint from 0–60 mph in 4.1 sec., with a top speed of 190 mph. Motivating the V12 Zagato’s 3700-lb. curb weight is the familiar powertrain seen in the Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Inside the new V12 Zagato, rich leather, hand-stitched logos, quilted seat upholstery and satin-finished carbon fiber on the dash and center stack show off a mix of old and new. A modern infotainment system incorporating a 700-watt stereo and iPod connection is ready for your enjoyment.
2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato’s suspension is double wishbones all around, and carbon-ceramic brakes—15.7-in. front and 14.1-in. rear—should handle track duties with ease. There is also a “Track” mode in the stability control system that lets you test your skills and take the car to its limits safely.
For commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato, the new V12 sports a flowing and elegant exterior that has its hood, double-bubble roof and doors formed from aluminum, while the fenders and trunklid are constructed of carbon fiber. With lessons learned from the carmaker’s ultra-exclusive One-77 supercar, the V12 Zagato takes approximately 2000 hours to complete, nearly 100 hours of which are dedicated to the painting process. There are four colors to choose from: silver, green, blue and red. The new V12 Zagato start price at $450,000, First deliveries are expected this fall.
