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2018 Aston Martin Vantage First Drive Review | Drive.com.au
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2019 Aston Martin Vantage will be first to mate manual gearbox to AMG V8
British brand’s next Vantage will ignore industry trends to strive for a more engaging experience
Aston Martin’s engineers have been challenged to be the first to mate a manual gearbox to the AMG-sourced V8 engine of the Vantage, producing a more involving car that’s due out in 2019.
A recently spotted development car running with the optional quad-exit exhaust system is thought to be an early mule for the new variant, which was confirmed for production by company CEO Andy Palmer last year. The 'box is likely to have seven speeds.
AMG hasn’t offered a manual gearbox in its cars since the last decade, so this manual Vantage, which will follow the automatic version that’s been on sale since April, needs bespoke parts and tuning to work with the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre motor.
While this was also the case with the launch Vantage's ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox, which was chosen over the seven-speed automatic that Mercedes designed the AMG engine to work with, the challenge is understood to be greater this time because this engine has never worked with this type of gearbox.
The manual car will be offered in the same guises as the automatic, so an S version is due, while it’s likely that a more hardcore AMR model will be offered with three pedals as well. The standard car produces 503bhp and 505lb ft of torque, but the V8 produces more than 600bhp in AMG’s most potent cars, illustrating the extra performance potential for Aston’s following Vantages.
Buyers opting for the manual version will ultimately be sacrificing outright performance for the addition of a clutch pedal and gearlever. Expect a couple of tenths to be added to the 3.5sec 0-62mph time of the current car, while the 195mph top speed may be trimmed with one fewer cog available – although this will depend on gearing.
While it is likely to account for a much smaller percentage of sales than the automatic, the survival of a manual variant in Aston’s Vantage line-up emphasises the brand’s commitment to appeal to enthusiasts and drivers — even in the face of increasingly stringent emissions tests that favour automatic gearboxes.
The manual gearbox was important to the previous-generation Vantage because it helped to produce that car’s halo models, which culminated with the V12 Vantage S. However, a V12 version of the latest Vantage may never arrive, leaving the manual to work only with the V8.
Palmer told Autocar last year that it is “technically very possible” to produce a V12 version of the Vantage because the engine bay “has been designed to replicate that of the DB11, so the pick-up points and so on are all there”. However, the added weight of Aston’s internally developed 5.2-litre blown V12 is understood to have put the brakes on a plan to integrate it into the car for now.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...tage-will-be-first-mate-manual-gearbox-amg-v8
British brand’s next Vantage will ignore industry trends to strive for a more engaging experience
Aston Martin’s engineers have been challenged to be the first to mate a manual gearbox to the AMG-sourced V8 engine of the Vantage, producing a more involving car that’s due out in 2019.
A recently spotted development car running with the optional quad-exit exhaust system is thought to be an early mule for the new variant, which was confirmed for production by company CEO Andy Palmer last year. The 'box is likely to have seven speeds.
AMG hasn’t offered a manual gearbox in its cars since the last decade, so this manual Vantage, which will follow the automatic version that’s been on sale since April, needs bespoke parts and tuning to work with the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre motor.
While this was also the case with the launch Vantage's ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox, which was chosen over the seven-speed automatic that Mercedes designed the AMG engine to work with, the challenge is understood to be greater this time because this engine has never worked with this type of gearbox.
The manual car will be offered in the same guises as the automatic, so an S version is due, while it’s likely that a more hardcore AMR model will be offered with three pedals as well. The standard car produces 503bhp and 505lb ft of torque, but the V8 produces more than 600bhp in AMG’s most potent cars, illustrating the extra performance potential for Aston’s following Vantages.
Buyers opting for the manual version will ultimately be sacrificing outright performance for the addition of a clutch pedal and gearlever. Expect a couple of tenths to be added to the 3.5sec 0-62mph time of the current car, while the 195mph top speed may be trimmed with one fewer cog available – although this will depend on gearing.
While it is likely to account for a much smaller percentage of sales than the automatic, the survival of a manual variant in Aston’s Vantage line-up emphasises the brand’s commitment to appeal to enthusiasts and drivers — even in the face of increasingly stringent emissions tests that favour automatic gearboxes.
The manual gearbox was important to the previous-generation Vantage because it helped to produce that car’s halo models, which culminated with the V12 Vantage S. However, a V12 version of the latest Vantage may never arrive, leaving the manual to work only with the V8.
Palmer told Autocar last year that it is “technically very possible” to produce a V12 version of the Vantage because the engine bay “has been designed to replicate that of the DB11, so the pick-up points and so on are all there”. However, the added weight of Aston’s internally developed 5.2-litre blown V12 is understood to have put the brakes on a plan to integrate it into the car for now.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...tage-will-be-first-mate-manual-gearbox-amg-v8
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Aston Martin Vantage Given Power Boost And New Style By Startech
Startech are bringing a few creations to the Geneva Motor Show this year and one of them is a new take on the Aston Martin Vantage.
In stock form the Mercedes-sourced V8 pushes out 503 hp (375 kW) and 685 Nm of torque when stock. Now, thanks to Startech’s PowerXtra SP 600 performance kit, those numbers climb to 591 hp (441 kW) and 775 Nm of torque. This allows it to run to 100 km/h from standstill in 3.4 seconds (0.3 second improvement) with top speed increasing by 6 km/h to 320 km/h.
Styling wise the sleek shape of the stock car remains but there are some rather prominent changes. Two inserts have been added for the large intake up front, available as PUR variants or made from naked carbon with either a glossy or matte coating. The same composite material is also used on the air vents behind the front wheel arches, as well as for the side mirror caps.
At the rear, there’s a new diffuser which is also available as either a PUR-R-Rim or naked-carbon. The diffuser has a four vertical fin design and encompasses a pair of custom exhaust tips.
Last but not least are the Monostar M 21-inch alloy wheels, featuring a five dual-spoke aesthetic and a stylized center nut available black, silver, red or blue anodized.
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/03/...en-power-boost-and-new-style-by-startech.html
Startech are bringing a few creations to the Geneva Motor Show this year and one of them is a new take on the Aston Martin Vantage.
In stock form the Mercedes-sourced V8 pushes out 503 hp (375 kW) and 685 Nm of torque when stock. Now, thanks to Startech’s PowerXtra SP 600 performance kit, those numbers climb to 591 hp (441 kW) and 775 Nm of torque. This allows it to run to 100 km/h from standstill in 3.4 seconds (0.3 second improvement) with top speed increasing by 6 km/h to 320 km/h.
Styling wise the sleek shape of the stock car remains but there are some rather prominent changes. Two inserts have been added for the large intake up front, available as PUR variants or made from naked carbon with either a glossy or matte coating. The same composite material is also used on the air vents behind the front wheel arches, as well as for the side mirror caps.
At the rear, there’s a new diffuser which is also available as either a PUR-R-Rim or naked-carbon. The diffuser has a four vertical fin design and encompasses a pair of custom exhaust tips.
Last but not least are the Monostar M 21-inch alloy wheels, featuring a five dual-spoke aesthetic and a stylized center nut available black, silver, red or blue anodized.
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/03/...en-power-boost-and-new-style-by-startech.html
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Aston Martin Vantage AMR
Renowned for delivering one of the most exhilarating driving experiences currently on the market, the Aston Martin Vantage has been given an extra dose of excitement with the addition of a third pedal and manual transmission. The result? Vantage AMR.
Launched today on the penultimate round of the FIA World Endurance Championship Super Season - a world where Aston Martin Racing competes with the Vantage GTE - Vantage AMR fulfils Aston Martin's promise to deliver a product with the involvement and driver engagement that only a manual can offer.
The heart of Vantage AMR remains Aston Martin's potent new alloy, 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Set low and as far back in the chassis as possible for optimal centre-of-gravity and near perfect 50:50 weight distribution, this high performance, high efficiency engine develops 510PS at 6000rpm and 625Nm from 2000-5000rpm, propelling Aston Martin Vantage AMR from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds and 0-62mph in 4.0 seconds. As with the existing Vantage model, top speed is met at 195 mph. However, while performance is still at the forefront of all Vantage models, its delivery in the Vantage AMR is very different.
Aston Martin Vantage AMR is equipped with a motorsport-inspired 7-speed transmission developed by Graziano, featuring a 'dog-leg' first gear. Inside, the driver is presented with the opportunity to deliver each gear with both precision and finesse via a hand-stitched leather-clad gearstick. Second to seventh gears - those that will be used most frequently when on the move - are positioned in a traditional double H-pattern configuration. To ensure a more rewarding and engaging experience expected of a manual, Vantage AMR's transmission is mated to a limited-slip differential, tuned and calibrated by Aston Martin's leading dynamics team, headed by Chief Engineer Matt Becker, from the team's base at Silverstone Race Circuit.
https://www.netcarshow.com/aston_martin/2020-vantage_amr/
Renowned for delivering one of the most exhilarating driving experiences currently on the market, the Aston Martin Vantage has been given an extra dose of excitement with the addition of a third pedal and manual transmission. The result? Vantage AMR.
Launched today on the penultimate round of the FIA World Endurance Championship Super Season - a world where Aston Martin Racing competes with the Vantage GTE - Vantage AMR fulfils Aston Martin's promise to deliver a product with the involvement and driver engagement that only a manual can offer.
The heart of Vantage AMR remains Aston Martin's potent new alloy, 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Set low and as far back in the chassis as possible for optimal centre-of-gravity and near perfect 50:50 weight distribution, this high performance, high efficiency engine develops 510PS at 6000rpm and 625Nm from 2000-5000rpm, propelling Aston Martin Vantage AMR from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds and 0-62mph in 4.0 seconds. As with the existing Vantage model, top speed is met at 195 mph. However, while performance is still at the forefront of all Vantage models, its delivery in the Vantage AMR is very different.
Aston Martin Vantage AMR is equipped with a motorsport-inspired 7-speed transmission developed by Graziano, featuring a 'dog-leg' first gear. Inside, the driver is presented with the opportunity to deliver each gear with both precision and finesse via a hand-stitched leather-clad gearstick. Second to seventh gears - those that will be used most frequently when on the move - are positioned in a traditional double H-pattern configuration. To ensure a more rewarding and engaging experience expected of a manual, Vantage AMR's transmission is mated to a limited-slip differential, tuned and calibrated by Aston Martin's leading dynamics team, headed by Chief Engineer Matt Becker, from the team's base at Silverstone Race Circuit.
https://www.netcarshow.com/aston_martin/2020-vantage_amr/
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Aston Martin Vantage AMR Packs Dog-Leg Seven-Speed Manual
As you may or may not have heard, Aston Martin has announced that they will be making the Vantage AMR pretty soon. But, more importantly, that it will have a manual gearbox (rejoice!). That’s right, very soon we will be seeing three pedals instead of two inside of Aston’s entry-level machine. Unfortunately, though, only 200 of this rare breed of a car will be made, for now at least.
The Vantage AMR will feature Aston Martin’s 7-speed dog-leg gearbox. As a result, the car now weighs 95 kilograms less than the ordinary Vantage. Less weight, of course, means that this car will be even more spritely than before. The top speed is unchanged at 314 km/h and the same AMG-sourced 4.0-litre, 503 HP (375 kW), twin-turbo V8 engine will be housed under the bonnet. 0-100 km/h will take 3.9 seconds instead of 3.6 seconds as a result of the manual changing of gears.
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/05/aston-martin-vantage-amr-packs-dog-leg-seven-speed-manual.html
As you may or may not have heard, Aston Martin has announced that they will be making the Vantage AMR pretty soon. But, more importantly, that it will have a manual gearbox (rejoice!). That’s right, very soon we will be seeing three pedals instead of two inside of Aston’s entry-level machine. Unfortunately, though, only 200 of this rare breed of a car will be made, for now at least.
The Vantage AMR will feature Aston Martin’s 7-speed dog-leg gearbox. As a result, the car now weighs 95 kilograms less than the ordinary Vantage. Less weight, of course, means that this car will be even more spritely than before. The top speed is unchanged at 314 km/h and the same AMG-sourced 4.0-litre, 503 HP (375 kW), twin-turbo V8 engine will be housed under the bonnet. 0-100 km/h will take 3.9 seconds instead of 3.6 seconds as a result of the manual changing of gears.
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/05/aston-martin-vantage-amr-packs-dog-leg-seven-speed-manual.html
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New Aston Martin Vantage AMR gains seven-speed manual
Limited-run special edition ditches automatic for dog-leg shift manual 'box in a bid to be more engaging
The new Aston Martin Vantage AMR special edition will be the first current-generation model to come with a manual gearbox and is focused on offering an “exhilarating” driving experience.
The Vantage AMR retains the 503bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 from the regular model but switches the eight-speed automatic gearbox for a new seven-speed Graziano-developed manual.
It features a race-inspired dog-leg first gear, designed to ensure the most frequently use gears (second through to seventh) are in the traditional double-H configuration.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-aston-martin-vantage-amr-gains-seven-speed-manual
Limited-run special edition ditches automatic for dog-leg shift manual 'box in a bid to be more engaging
The new Aston Martin Vantage AMR special edition will be the first current-generation model to come with a manual gearbox and is focused on offering an “exhilarating” driving experience.
The Vantage AMR retains the 503bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 from the regular model but switches the eight-speed automatic gearbox for a new seven-speed Graziano-developed manual.
It features a race-inspired dog-leg first gear, designed to ensure the most frequently use gears (second through to seventh) are in the traditional double-H configuration.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-aston-martin-vantage-amr-gains-seven-speed-manual
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Aston Martin Vantage AMR unveiled (with 7-speed manual!)
Aston Martin has whipped the covers off its new Vantage AMR, giving the V8-powered sportscar a seven-speed manual transmission with a dog-leg first gear.
The Mercedes-AMG-sourced twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 engine still provides the urge, sending 375 kW and 625 N.m to the rear axle. That’s enough oomph, says the Gaydon-based firm, for a zero to 100 km/h time of 4,0 seconds (a full four-tenths slower than the standard model equipped with an eight-speed ZF automatic).
The company says the seven-speed manual – complete with a hand-stitched leather-clad gearlever – was developed by Graziano and “inspired” by motorsport. Second to seventh gears are positioned in a traditional double H-pattern configuration.
The Vantage AMR’s transmission is mated to a limited-slip differential and also features a driver-selectable throttle-blipping system, which uses clutch, gear position and prop shaft sensors to mimic the technique of heel-and-toe downshifts. The system furthermore offers the capability of full-throttle upshifts for “minimal interruption in acceleration”.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/aston-martin-vantage-amr-unveiled-with-7-speed-manual/
Aston Martin has whipped the covers off its new Vantage AMR, giving the V8-powered sportscar a seven-speed manual transmission with a dog-leg first gear.
The Mercedes-AMG-sourced twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 engine still provides the urge, sending 375 kW and 625 N.m to the rear axle. That’s enough oomph, says the Gaydon-based firm, for a zero to 100 km/h time of 4,0 seconds (a full four-tenths slower than the standard model equipped with an eight-speed ZF automatic).
The company says the seven-speed manual – complete with a hand-stitched leather-clad gearlever – was developed by Graziano and “inspired” by motorsport. Second to seventh gears are positioned in a traditional double H-pattern configuration.
The Vantage AMR’s transmission is mated to a limited-slip differential and also features a driver-selectable throttle-blipping system, which uses clutch, gear position and prop shaft sensors to mimic the technique of heel-and-toe downshifts. The system furthermore offers the capability of full-throttle upshifts for “minimal interruption in acceleration”.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/aston-martin-vantage-amr-unveiled-with-7-speed-manual/
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Aston Martin Vantage AMR Goes Manual
Aston Martin is doing its bit to save the manual by offering its latest Vantage AMR with a 7-speed manual transmission...
In an announcement which should pique the interest of AMG followers, Aston Martin has confirmed that its Vantage range now has a limited-edition AMR derivative.
Aston will only produce 200 of these AMRs but the anchor feature distinguishing them from other Vantages will eventually find its way into the entire entry-level range of Astons. That anchor feature is a 7-speed manual gearbox!
In a global market where manual gearboxes are increasingly rare, Aston Martin has realised that enthusiast owners who set their own driving schedules and who are unburdened by the chore of commuting in traffic have a desire to own and operate a sportscar they can shift gear in. Hence the production of these new Vantage AMRs, which feature a 7-speed manual gearbox.
The Vantage AMR is powered by an AMG-built 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine boasting 375kW and 625Nm of torque. Those deeply familiar with the Aston brand will notice that torque number is down a touch from the paddle-shift Vantage V8s, an adjustment made by engineers in the interest of clutch durability.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/aston-martin-vantage-amr-goes-manual/46595/
Aston Martin is doing its bit to save the manual by offering its latest Vantage AMR with a 7-speed manual transmission...
In an announcement which should pique the interest of AMG followers, Aston Martin has confirmed that its Vantage range now has a limited-edition AMR derivative.
Aston will only produce 200 of these AMRs but the anchor feature distinguishing them from other Vantages will eventually find its way into the entire entry-level range of Astons. That anchor feature is a 7-speed manual gearbox!
In a global market where manual gearboxes are increasingly rare, Aston Martin has realised that enthusiast owners who set their own driving schedules and who are unburdened by the chore of commuting in traffic have a desire to own and operate a sportscar they can shift gear in. Hence the production of these new Vantage AMRs, which feature a 7-speed manual gearbox.
The Vantage AMR is powered by an AMG-built 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine boasting 375kW and 625Nm of torque. Those deeply familiar with the Aston brand will notice that torque number is down a touch from the paddle-shift Vantage V8s, an adjustment made by engineers in the interest of clutch durability.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/aston-martin-vantage-amr-goes-manual/46595/
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McChip-DKR Give Aston Martin Vantage 691 HP (515 KW)
This is not the first time we have come across German tuners mcchip-dkr and it will not be the last but it is the first time they have tinkered with an Aston Martin.
If you ask them to crank your Aston Martin Vantage up to Stage 3, the twin-turbo V8 will then push out 691 hp (515 kW) and 850 Nm of torque all for €14,669 (approx. R230k).
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/07/mcchip-dkr-give-aston-martin-vantage-691-hp-515-kw.html
This is not the first time we have come across German tuners mcchip-dkr and it will not be the last but it is the first time they have tinkered with an Aston Martin.
If you ask them to crank your Aston Martin Vantage up to Stage 3, the twin-turbo V8 will then push out 691 hp (515 kW) and 850 Nm of torque all for €14,669 (approx. R230k).
https://www.zero2turbo.com/2019/07/mcchip-dkr-give-aston-martin-vantage-691-hp-515-kw.html
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New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: first images released
V8-powered drop-top will take on the Porsche 911 Cabriolet with over 500bhp and a price tag around £130,000
Aston Martin has released the first images of a new Vantage Roadster, in engineering prototype form, ahead of an expected launch in the coming months.
The hardtop coupé variant of Aston's Porsche 911 rival has been on sale in its current form since 2018, following its unveiling at the 2017 Los Angeles motor show, spearheading the firm's design reinvention as part of CEO Andy Palmer's Second Century Plan.
The prototype retains the low, wide stance of the standard model, with styling changes limited to the addition of a canvas folding soft top. The Vantage's slim rear light bar and ducktail-style spoiler are retained, as are the model's prominent front splitter and rear diffuser.
With the unveiling of the new Vantage Roadster, Aston will offer a convertible variant of every model in its current line-up, except the four-door Rapide, which is now only on sale in performance-focused AMR form. It remains unclear whether the AMR variant of the Vantage, which features the only six-speed manual gearbox in the maker's range, will be offered as a drop-top.
No technical details of the new model have been revealed yet, but it’s expected to retain the same 503bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 as the coupé, albeit with a fractional performance sacrifice due to the extra weight of the folding roof and the required structural bracing.
www.autocar.co.uk
V8-powered drop-top will take on the Porsche 911 Cabriolet with over 500bhp and a price tag around £130,000
Aston Martin has released the first images of a new Vantage Roadster, in engineering prototype form, ahead of an expected launch in the coming months.
The hardtop coupé variant of Aston's Porsche 911 rival has been on sale in its current form since 2018, following its unveiling at the 2017 Los Angeles motor show, spearheading the firm's design reinvention as part of CEO Andy Palmer's Second Century Plan.
The prototype retains the low, wide stance of the standard model, with styling changes limited to the addition of a canvas folding soft top. The Vantage's slim rear light bar and ducktail-style spoiler are retained, as are the model's prominent front splitter and rear diffuser.
With the unveiling of the new Vantage Roadster, Aston will offer a convertible variant of every model in its current line-up, except the four-door Rapide, which is now only on sale in performance-focused AMR form. It remains unclear whether the AMR variant of the Vantage, which features the only six-speed manual gearbox in the maker's range, will be offered as a drop-top.
No technical details of the new model have been revealed yet, but it’s expected to retain the same 503bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 as the coupé, albeit with a fractional performance sacrifice due to the extra weight of the folding roof and the required structural bracing.
Aston Martin preparing Vantage Roadster for 2020 reveal | Autocar
V8-powered Porsche 911 Cabriolet rival will be revealed in spring with more than 500bhp and a price tag around £130,000
www.autocar.co.uk
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Aston Martin Share First Images Of New Vantage Roadster
The new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is expected to launch in a few months but the first images of the prototype have already been released.
As expected, it keeps its low, wide stance of the Coupé variant with styling changes limited to the addition of a canvas folding soft top.
www.zero2turbo.com
The new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is expected to launch in a few months but the first images of the prototype have already been released.
As expected, it keeps its low, wide stance of the Coupé variant with styling changes limited to the addition of a canvas folding soft top.
Aston Martin Share First Images Of New Vantage Roadster
As expected, it keeps its low, wide stance of the Coupé variant with styling changes limited to the addition of a canvas folding soft top.
www.zero2turbo.com
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Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato breaks cover with 566 kW
British luxury automaker Aston Martin has revealed the DBS GT Zagato in celebration of the Italian coach builder’s 100-year anniversary.
Joining the DB4 Zagato continuation model, the DBS Superleggera-based GT Zagato completes the firm’s DBZ centenary collection. Aston Martin says these cars represent its “most valuable new sportscars yet”, with each of the available 19 pairs costing £6 million (that’s R111 241 033,68 at the current exchange rate).
The DBS GT Zagato employs a 5,2-litre twin-turbo V12 petrol engine, producing 566 kW and 900 N.m of torque. The car seen here is dressed in “supernova red” paint, a hue exclusive to models equipped to “Centenary Specification” level.
Included in this package is an exposed carbon-fibre roof and rear diffuser, and satin black-and-gold alloy wheels, replete with centre lock wheel nuts. Solid 18-carat gold wing badges can be found fore and aft. The interior is trimmed in “Caithness spicy red” leather, featuring quilted seats with the Milan-based company’s logo embossed in the headrests. Carbon fibre has been added to the steering wheel and the paddle shifters.
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British luxury automaker Aston Martin has revealed the DBS GT Zagato in celebration of the Italian coach builder’s 100-year anniversary.
Joining the DB4 Zagato continuation model, the DBS Superleggera-based GT Zagato completes the firm’s DBZ centenary collection. Aston Martin says these cars represent its “most valuable new sportscars yet”, with each of the available 19 pairs costing £6 million (that’s R111 241 033,68 at the current exchange rate).
The DBS GT Zagato employs a 5,2-litre twin-turbo V12 petrol engine, producing 566 kW and 900 N.m of torque. The car seen here is dressed in “supernova red” paint, a hue exclusive to models equipped to “Centenary Specification” level.
Included in this package is an exposed carbon-fibre roof and rear diffuser, and satin black-and-gold alloy wheels, replete with centre lock wheel nuts. Solid 18-carat gold wing badges can be found fore and aft. The interior is trimmed in “Caithness spicy red” leather, featuring quilted seats with the Milan-based company’s logo embossed in the headrests. Carbon fibre has been added to the steering wheel and the paddle shifters.
Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato breaks cover with 566 kW - CAR Magazine
British luxury automaker Aston Martin has revealed the DBS GT Zagato in celebration of the Italian coach builder’s 100-year anniversary. Joining the DB4 Zagato continuation... Read more →
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